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Olaf Tryggvason: King of Norway 995-1000

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A look at the brutal dynastic conflicts between Norway and Denmark in the late Tenth Century that led to the formation of Cnut's Northern Sea Empire

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@HistoryTime Creator 8 years ago (edited) Pinned

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@fnorgen 8 years ago

I wonder which historical figure had the most metal name. Erik Bloodaxe must rank pretty high on the list.

@HeroHoundoom 8 years ago

The Viking age to me was definitely one the most interesting periods in Europe. If you haven't done a video on King Cnut already, I would really suggest him.

@houstoneverhart886 8 years ago

His life was more exciting and adventurous than most people's combined

@playpro2360 7 years ago

I watched this video cuz my name is Olaf

@bjooooooorn 8 years ago

Jarl Håkon was a Pagan, he cut all ties with Harald Bluetooth and outlawed christianity in Norway. He let himself be baptized after Harald had gotten himself captured to save his life then proceeded to banish all the priests who had come to Norway

@TheSamuraijim87 8 years ago

Amazing video for one of Scandinavia's most controversial figures.

But the only thing I would say should be reconsidered, is that I'm not certain that it would be accurate to say Sweyn was not Christian by faith. While he had been forced into it by Otto, he afterward did not renounce his forced conversion, and continued building churches, and importing English clergy to strengthen royal authority against the German Church.

This was the typical strategy for kings after the time of conversion, because allowing German bishops from Hamberg-Bremen to increase in strength was seen as risking German Imperial interference north of the Danvirke.

Just my two cents.

@Dallascowboy666 8 years ago

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@MandaloretheSavage 8 years ago

I love this channel, it is a great source of information about a periods of time that doesn't get enough attention in the detail that is produced. Also a great source of ideas for writing books

@matthewkuchinski1769 8 years ago

Great work. I really appreciate your hard work in bringing the important history of Medieval England to life.

@hoegild1 7 years ago

Oh no, there is a lot of mistakes and misunderstandings in this video... For example, no one knows where Svold is- its suggested location near Rugen is pure guesswork. And second the Baltics is NOT arctic! It is actually quite pleasant (I bathe in it each year) and no Viking fleet would dream of fighting a sea battle in the winter!

@davidnattestad7627 7 years ago

He also made sure that Sigmund Brestisson was converted and went on to bring christianity to the Faroe Islands

@DedicatedSpartan 8 years ago

This is one of my favorite battles, Maldon.

@nuclearnadal9385 4 years ago

Oh I love this. The quality is superb! I don't know if you think it's relevant or if anyone has said this before in the comments below but while Trondheim is the name of the city today, it was called Nidaros at the time. Named after the river Nid or Nidelva as we locals call it. With that being said I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this and I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos!

@KarlRuner 5 years ago (edited)

Olof of Sweden betrayed Olov. The royal going from prince to slave to king again only to throw himself into the icecold waters of the Fjords. Betrayed by the swedes that wanted to assist Olov their king chose to kill him. When the swedes really wanted to restablish control over Kievan Rus like before Rurik with Olovs help. It is just how sad my country Sweden betrayed Olov in his time of need against the danes.

@caseyjoyce8950 8 years ago

pretty insane how allegiances and borders change so quick in this period of time

@Luredreier 8 years ago (edited)

1:05
The map is somewhat inaccurate regarding the location of Trondheim.
The dot marking Trondheim is a bit too far west compared to where the city actually is located (and also where it was located in the past).
Also, back then it was named Nidaros ("os" meaning the mouth of a river and the rivers name being "Nid") if I don't remember wrong.
The city has shifted between Nidaros and Trondheim/Trondhjem a few times now.
9:02
The error is especially clear there.
The city is located on the part sticking out into the fjord not to the left of the fjord like that.