Olaf II of Norway

King of Norway from 1015 to 1028
Person human Q208331
Olaf II of Norway
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Olaf II of Norway

Summary

Olaf II of Norway is a human[1]. Born in Ringerike[2], he… he was born on 995[3]. He died on July 29, 1030[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,191 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Olaf II of Norway's place of birth was Ringerike[2].
  • Olaf II of Norway was born on 995[3].
  • Olaf II of Norway died on July 29, 1030[4].
  • Burial took place at Nidaros Cathedral[7].
  • Olaf II of Norway's father was Harald Grenske[8].
  • Olaf II of Norway's mother was Åsta Gudbrandsdatter[9].
  • Olaf II of Norway was married to Astrid Olofsdotter[10].
  • A child of Olaf II of Norway was Magnus the Good[11].
  • A child of Olaf II of Norway was Wulfhild of Norway[12].
  • Olaf II of Norway held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Olaf II of Norway's professions included monarch[5].
  • Olaf II of Norway held the position of Monarch of Norway[14].
  • Olaf II of Norway's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].
  • Olaf II of Norway is recorded as male[16].
  • Olaf II of Norway's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Olaf II of Norway's family is recorded as Fairhair dynasty[18].
  • Olaf II of Norway is part of Saints Canute, Eric and Olaf[19].
  • Olaf II of Norway's Commons category is recorded as Olaf II of Norway[20].
  • Olaf II of Norway's canonization status is recorded as saint[21].
  • Olaf II of Norway's unmarried partner is recorded as Alfhild[22].
  • Olaf II of Norway was part of the conflict Battle of Boknafjorden[23].
  • Olaf II of Norway was part of the conflict Battle of Stiklestad[24].
  • Olaf II of Norway was part of the conflict Battle of Helgeå[25].
  • Olaf II of Norway was part of the conflict Battle of Nesjar[26].
  • Olaf II of Norway's given name is recorded as Olaf[27].

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Origins and Family

Olaf II of Norway's place of birth was Ringerike[2]. He was born on 995[3]. His father was Harald Grenske[8]. His mother was Åsta Gudbrandsdatter[9].

Career and Affiliations

Olaf II of Norway worked as a monarch[5]. He held the position of Monarch of Norway[14].

Personal Life

Olaf II of Norway was married to Astrid Olofsdotter[10]. Children include Magnus the Good[11], a monarch[28], 1024–1047[29], of Norway[30] and Wulfhild of Norway[12], an aristocrat[31], 1020–1071[32], of Norway[33]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[15].

Death and Burial

Olaf II of Norway died on July 29, 1030[4]. He is buried at Nidaros Cathedral[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olaf II of Norway include St. Olaf College[34], a liberal arts college in the United States[35], in United States[36], founded in 1874[37], headquartered in Northfield[38]; St. Olaf's Church[39], a church building[40], in Estonia[41], founded in 1201[42]; Order of St. Olav[43], an order of chivalry[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1847[46]; St Olave Hart Street[47], a church building[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1250[50]; St. Olav's Cathedral[51], a cultural property[52], in Norway[53], founded in 1852[54]; St Olaf's Church[55], a church building[56], in Norway[57], founded in 1897[58]; St Olave's Church, York[59], a church building[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1401[62]; and Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur[63].

Why It Matters

Olaf II of Norway ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,191 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 119 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include St. Olaf College[34], a liberal arts college in the United States[35], in United States[36], founded in 1874[37], headquartered in Northfield[38]; St. Olaf's Church[39], a church building[40], in Estonia[41], founded in 1201[42]; Order of St. Olav[43], an order of chivalry[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1847[46]; St Olave Hart Street[47], a church building[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1250[50]; St. Olav's Cathedral[51], a cultural property[52], in Norway[53], founded in 1852[54]; and St Olaf's Church[55], a church building[56], in Norway[57], founded in 1897[58].

FAQs

Where was Olaf II of Norway born?

Olaf II of Norway was born in Ringerike[2].

Who were Olaf II of Norway's parents?

Olaf II of Norway's father was Harald Grenske[8]. Olaf II of Norway's mother was Åsta Gudbrandsdatter[9].

Who was Olaf II of Norway married to?

Olaf II of Norway's spouses include Astrid Olofsdotter[10].

What did Olaf II of Norway do for work?

Olaf II of Norway worked as monarch[5].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  20. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  27. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [62] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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