Battle of Svolder (1000 AD)

Battle of Svolder (Norway vs Denmark & Sweden & Jarls of Lade) took place in 1000 AD during Viking Age Norway.

Battle facts

• Year: 1000 AD
• Date: 1000-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Viking Age Norway
• Side A: Norway
• Side B: Denmark, Sweden, Jarls of Lade
• Commanders (A): Olaf Tryggvason, Einar Tambarskjelve
• Commanders (B): Svein Forkbeard, Olaf the Swede, Eirik Hákonarson
• Casualties: approx. Heavy, all ships capturedReportedly heavy
• Outcome: Allied victory Partitioning of Norway Backlash against Christianity
• Coordinates: 55.750°, 12.750°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Svolder · Wikidata entry

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