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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