Battle of Hafrsfjord (872 AD)

Battle of Hafrsfjord (Kingdom of Vestfold vs Kingdom of Hordaland & Kingdom of Agder) took place in 872 AD during Unification of Norway.

Battle facts

• Year: 872 AD
• Date: 18 July 872
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Unification of Norway
• Side A: Kingdom of Vestfold
• Side B: Kingdom of Hordaland, Kingdom of Agder
• Commanders (A): Harald Fairhair
• Commanders (B): Eirik of Hordaland, Kjotve the Rich
• Outcome: Vestfold victory
• Coordinates: 58.941°, 5.671°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Hafrsfjord · Wikidata entry