Individual Details

Saint Olav II Haraldsson

(995 - 29 Jul 1030)

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Saint Olav II Haraldsson, King of Norway1
M, #42893, b. 995, d. 29 July 1030
Last Edited=28 Dec 2015
Saint Olav II Haraldsson, King of Norway was born in 995. He was the son of Harald Grenske, King of Westfold and Asta Gudbransdotter. He married Astrid of Sweden, daughter of Olof Skötkonung, King of Sweden and Astrid (?), in 1019. He died on 29 July 1030, killed.1
He was also known as Alvhild. He succeeded to the title of King Olav II of Norway circa 1016.1
Child of Saint Olav II Haraldsson, King of Norway and Astrid of Sweden

Wulfhild (?)+ b. c 1023, d. 1071

Child of Saint Olav II Haraldsson, King of Norway

Magnus I, King of Norway and Denmark+ b. 1024, d. 1047

Citations

[S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 147. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.

Events

Birth995
Title (Nobility)Ca 1016King of Norway
Death29 Jul 1030
Alt nameAlvhild

Families

SpouseAstrid of Sweden (1002 - )
ChildWulfhild (?) (1023 - 1071)
FatherHarald Grenske ( - 995)
MotherAsta Gudbransdotter ( - )