Battle of Stiklestad (1030 AD)

Battle of Stiklestad (Olaf Haraldsson's hird and allies & Swedish auxiliaries vs The "Farmer Army" composed of Rival jarls, chieftains, villagers and others loyal to Cnut the Great.) took place in 1030 AD.

Battle facts

• Year: 1030 AD
• Date: 1030-07-29
• Era: Medieval
• Side A: Olaf Haraldsson's hird and allies, Swedish auxiliaries
• Side B: The "Farmer Army" composed of Rival jarls, chieftains, villagers and others loyal to Cnut the Great.
• Commanders (A): Olaf II of Norway, Dagr Hringsson, Harald Hardrada
• Commanders (B): Þórir hundr, Kálfr Árnason, Hárek of Tjøtta
• Casualties: approx. 4,2004,600|
• Outcome: Farmer Army victory
• Coordinates: 63.797°, 11.567°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Stiklestad · Wikidata entry

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