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Haakon Haraldsson (c. 920–961), also Haakon the Good (Old Norse: Hákon góði, Norwegian: Håkon den gode) and Haakon Adalsteinfostre (Old Norse: Hákon Aðalsteinsfóstri, Norwegian: Håkon Adalsteinsfostre), was the king of Norway from 934 to 961. He was noted for his attempts to introduce Christianity into Norway.
16 de may. de 2023 · Who was Håkon the Good, Norway's Viking-era king? Jonathan Williamson. Published: 10 months ago. Updated: May 16, 2023 13:42. Whilst his reign may only have lasted just over two decades, Håkon the Good was seen as a nation-builder, a man of peace, and a supporter of the new Christian faith.
11. KING HAKON AS A LAW-GIVER. As long as Hakon was king in Norway, there was good peace between the bondes and merchants; so that none did harm either to the life or goods of the other. Good seasons also there were, both by sea and land. King Hakon was of a remarkably cheerful disposition, clever in words, and very condescending.
Haakon was only 20 years old when he became king of Norway and he reigned for nearly 30 years, nearly as long as his father, Harald Fairhair. Haakon also succeeded in breathing new life into Harald’s project of reunification. Posterity has given him the name of Haakon the Good and he must therefore have had a great deal of political skill and ...
11 de mar. de 2024 · Haakon The Good. Norwegian: Håkon Den Gode. Born: c. 920. Died: c. 961,, Fitjar, Nor. Title / Office: king (946-961), Norway. Haakon I Adalsteinsfostre (born c. 920—died c. 961, Fitjar, Nor.) was a Norwegian king and one of the most eminent Scandinavian rulers of his time.
1 de ene. de 2013 · Hákon the Good. Inspired by his upbringing at the English court, Hákon I – nicknamed ‘Athelstan’s foster-son’ – strove to make Norway more like his mentor’s realm, a well-organised Christian kingdom. His reforms were to have a lasting impact, explains Synnøve Veinan Hellerud.
The Battle of Fitjar at Stord was the last battle in a war between the sons of Eric Bloodaxe and their uncle King Haakon the Good for power over Norway. It also formed part of a contest between Norway and Denmark to control the area of Oslofjord .
