Olaf I of Norway

King of Norway
Person human Q213801
Olaf I of Norway
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Olaf I of Norway

Summary

Olaf I of Norway is a human[1]. Born in Norway[2], he… he was born on 960[3]. He died in Battle of Svolder[4]. He died on September 9, 1000[5]. He worked as a warrior[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,456 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Olaf I of Norway's place of birth was Norway[2].
  • Olaf I of Norway died in Battle of Svolder[4].
  • Olaf I of Norway was born on 960[3].
  • Olaf I of Norway died on September 9, 1000[5].
  • Olaf I of Norway's father was Tryggve Olafsson[9].
  • Olaf I of Norway's mother was Astrid Eiriksdatter[10].
  • Olaf I of Norway was married to Geira[11].
  • Olaf I of Norway was married to Tyra of Denmark[12].
  • Among Olaf I of Norway's spouses was Gudrun Skjeggesdatter[13].
  • A child of Olaf I of Norway was Tryggvi the Pretender[14].
  • Olaf I of Norway held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Olaf I of Norway's professions included warrior[6].
  • Olaf I of Norway worked as a monarch[7].
  • Olaf I of Norway is recorded as male[16].
  • Olaf I of Norway's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Olaf I of Norway's family is recorded as Fairhair dynasty[18].
  • Olaf I of Norway's Commons category is recorded as Olaf I of Norway[19].
  • Olaf I of Norway was part of the conflict Battle of Maldon[20].
  • Olaf I of Norway was part of the conflict Battle of Svolder[21].
  • Olaf I of Norway's family name is recorded as Tryggvason[22].
  • Olaf I of Norway's given name is recorded as Olaf[23].
  • Olaf I of Norway's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Olaf I of Norway[24].
  • Olaf I of Norway's Commons gallery is recorded as Olav I av Norge[25].
  • Olaf I of Norway's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[26].
  • Olaf I of Norway's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Norway[2], Olaf I of Norway… he was born on 960[3]. His father was Tryggve Olafsson[9]. His mother was Astrid Eiriksdatter[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include warrior[6] and monarch[7].

Personal Life

Spouses include Geira[11], 0960–0985[28]; Tyra of Denmark[12], a consort[29], 1000–1000[30], of Kingdom of Denmark[31]; and Gudrun Skjeggesdatter[13]. A child of Olaf I of Norway was Tryggvi the Pretender[14].

Death and Burial

Olaf I of Norway died on September 9, 1000[5]. He passed away in Battle of Svolder[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olaf I of Norway include HNoMS Olav Tryggvason[32], a minelayer[33].

Why It Matters

Olaf I of Norway ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,456 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include HNoMS Olav Tryggvason[32], a minelayer[33].

FAQs

Where was Olaf I of Norway born?

Born in Norway[2], Olaf I of Norway…

Where did Olaf I of Norway die?

Olaf I of Norway died in Battle of Svolder[4].

Who were Olaf I of Norway's parents?

Olaf I of Norway's father was Tryggve Olafsson[9]. Olaf I of Norway's mother was Astrid Eiriksdatter[10].

Who was Olaf I of Norway married to?

Olaf I of Norway's spouses include Geira[11], Tyra of Denmark[12], and Gudrun Skjeggesdatter[13].

What did Olaf I of Norway do for work?

Olaf I of Norway worked as warrior[6] and monarch[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · ~2026-31415-69 · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Norway
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    Described by source Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, New Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +4
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