Olaf Cuaran

10th century Norse king of Northumbria and Dublin
Person human Q259114
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Summary

Olaf Cuaran is a human[1]. Born in York[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1000[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on January 1, 981[5]. He worked as a king[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in York[2].
  • Olaf Cuaran died in Dublin[4].
  • Olaf Cuaran was born on January 1, 1000[3].
  • Olaf Cuaran died on January 1, 981[5].
  • Olaf Cuaran's father was Sitric Cáech[8].
  • Olaf Cuaran's mother was Edith of Polesworth[9].
  • Among Olaf Cuaran's spouses was Gormflaith ingen Murchada[10].
  • Olaf Cuaran was married to Donnfhlaith (?)[11].
  • Among Olaf Cuaran's spouses was unknown daughter of Scotland[12].
  • A child of Olaf Cuaran was Sigtrygg Silkbeard[13].
  • A child of Olaf Cuaran was Glúniairn[14].
  • A child of Olaf Cuaran was Máel Muire ingen Amlaíb[15].
  • A child of Olaf Cuaran was Reginald (?)[16].
  • Olaf Cuaran's professions included king[6].
  • Olaf Cuaran held the position of King of Northumbria[17].
  • Olaf Cuaran is recorded as male[18].
  • Olaf Cuaran's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Olaf Cuaran's family is recorded as Uí Ímair[20].
  • Olaf Cuaran's Commons category is recorded as Amlaíb Cuarán[21].
  • Olaf Cuaran was part of the conflict Battle of Tara[22].
  • Olaf Cuaran's given name is recorded as Olaf[23].
  • Olaf Cuaran's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Olaf Cuaran's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Olaf Cuaran dates from the 10th century generation[26].
  • Olaf Cuaran's sibling is recorded as Aralt mac Sitric[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in York[2], Olaf Cuaran… he was born on January 1, 1000[3]. His father was Sitric Cáech[8]. His mother was Edith of Polesworth[9].

Career and Affiliations

Olaf Cuaran's professions included king[6]. He held the position of King of Northumbria[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gormflaith ingen Murchada[10], 0960–1030[28]; Donnfhlaith (?)[11]; and unknown daughter of Scotland[12]. Children include Sigtrygg Silkbeard[13], a king[29], 0970–1042[30], of Kingdom of Dublin[31]; Glúniairn[14], a king[32], 0950–0989[33]; Máel Muire ingen Amlaíb[15]; and Reginald (?)[16].

Death and Burial

Olaf Cuaran died on January 1, 981[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Olaf Cuaran ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Olaf Cuaran born?

Olaf Cuaran's place of birth was York[2].

Where did Olaf Cuaran die?

Olaf Cuaran passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Olaf Cuaran's parents?

Olaf Cuaran's father was Sitric Cáech[8]. Olaf Cuaran's mother was Edith of Polesworth[9].

Who was Olaf Cuaran married to?

Olaf Cuaran's spouses include Gormflaith ingen Murchada[10], Donnfhlaith (?)[11], and unknown daughter of Scotland[12].

What did Olaf Cuaran do for work?

Olaf Cuaran worked as king[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → York
    Conflict → —
    Sibling → Aralt mac Sitric, Gofraid mac Sitriuc
    Father → Sitric Cáech
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