Harald Fairhair
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Harald Fairhair
Summary
Harald Fairhair is a human[1]. Born in Vestfold[2], he… he was born on 851[3]. He died in Rogaland[4]. He died on 933[5]. He worked as a king[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #6,191 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Harald Fairhair's place of birth was Vestfold[2].
- Harald Fairhair passed away in Rogaland[4].
- Harald Fairhair was born on 851[3].
- Harald Fairhair died on 933[5].
- Harald Fairhair's father was Halfdan the Black[8].
- Harald Fairhair's mother was Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter[9].
- Harald Fairhair's mother was Ragnhild Haraldsdatter[10].
- Among Harald Fairhair's spouses was Gyda Eiriksdatter[11].
- Harald Fairhair was married to Åsa Håkonsdatter[12].
- Harald Fairhair was married to Svanhild Øysteinsdotter[13].
- Among Harald Fairhair's spouses was Ragnhild Eiriksdatter[14].
- Among Harald Fairhair's spouses was Åshild Ringsdatter[15].
- Among Harald Fairhair's spouses was Snøfrid Svåsesdotter[16].
- A child of Harald Fairhair was Eric Bloodaxe[17].
- A child of Harald Fairhair was Haakon the Good[18].
- A child of Harald Fairhair was Halfdan Haraldsson the Black[19].
- A child of Harald Fairhair was Bjørn Farmann[20].
- A child of Harald Fairhair was Olaf Haraldsson Geirstadalf[21].
- A child of Harald Fairhair was Halvdan Hålegg[22].
- Harald Fairhair held citizenship in Norway[23].
- Harald Fairhair's professions included king[6].
- Harald Fairhair held the position of Monarch of Norway[24].
- Harald Fairhair's religion is recorded as Old Norse religion[25].
- Harald Fairhair is recorded as male[26].
- Harald Fairhair's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Harald Fairhair's place of birth was Vestfold[2]. He was born on 851[3]. His father was Halfdan the Black[8]. Mothers listed include Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter[9], 0900–0900[28], of Norway[29] and Ragnhild Haraldsdatter[10], b. 0850[30].
Career and Affiliations
Harald Fairhair's professions included king[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Norway[24].
Personal Life
Spouses include Gyda Eiriksdatter[11], a mythical character[31], b. 0852[32]; Åsa Håkonsdatter[12], a queen[33]; Svanhild Øysteinsdotter[13]; Ragnhild Eiriksdatter[14], 0850–0891[34]; Åshild Ringsdatter[15], 0899–0999[35]; and Snøfrid Svåsesdotter[16], a consort[36], b. 0801[37]. Children include Eric Bloodaxe[17], 0895–0954[38], of Norway[39]; Haakon the Good[18], a monarch[40], 0918–0961[41], of Norway[42]; Halfdan Haraldsson the Black[19]; Bjørn Farmann[20], a king[43], 0895–0927[44]; Olaf Haraldsson Geirstadalf[21], an explorer[45], 0895–0934[46], of Norway[47]; and Halvdan Hålegg[22], a Vikings[48], b. 0850[49]. Harald Fairhair's religion is recorded as Old Norse religion[25].
Death and Burial
Harald Fairhair died on 933[5]. He passed away in Rogaland[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Harald Fairhair include HNoMS Harald Haarfagre[50], a coastal defense ship[51].
Why It Matters
Harald Fairhair ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #6,191 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 89 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include HNoMS Harald Haarfagre[50], a coastal defense ship[51].
FAQs
Where was Harald Fairhair born?
Born in Vestfold[2], Harald Fairhair…
Where did Harald Fairhair die?
Harald Fairhair died in Rogaland[4].
Who were Harald Fairhair's parents?
Harald Fairhair's father was Halfdan the Black[8]. Harald Fairhair's mother was Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter[9].
Who was Harald Fairhair married to?
Harald Fairhair's spouses include Gyda Eiriksdatter[11], Åsa Håkonsdatter[12], Svanhild Øysteinsdotter[13], and Ragnhild Eiriksdatter[14].
What did Harald Fairhair do for work?
Harald Fairhair worked as king[6].