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Battle of Stiklestad

29 Jul 1030 · 63.80° N, 11.57° E

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When
29 Jul 1030
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
63.80° N, 11.57° E
Description
battle in Trøndelag, Norway

Battle of Stiklestad

1030 battle in Trøndelag, Norway

The Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of Norway. In this battle, King Olaf II of Norway was killed. During the pontificate of Pope Alexander III, the Roman Catholic Church declared Olaf a saint in 1164.

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