Individual Details
Olaf Ingjaldsson Of Sweden
( - )
The kingly line [of Norway], which Snorri [Sturlusson, 13th century historian] traces claimed descent from the ancient Yngling kings who ruled at Uppsala in Sweden. Their legendary Yngling ancestor was Olof Tretelgia Ingjaldsson, who had escaped the aftermath of his father's conflagration by fleeing to Norway.
King Olof earned his nickname, which means "the Woodcutter", by clearing the forest and cultivating the land. He named his new domain Varmland and such a large group of Swedes followed him there "that the land could not give them sustenance."
King Olof earned his nickname, which means "the Woodcutter", by clearing the forest and cultivating the land. He named his new domain Varmland and such a large group of Swedes followed him there "that the land could not give them sustenance."
Families
| Spouse | Solveig Halfdansdottir ( - ) |
| Child | Halfdan Olafsson Of Sweden ( - ) |
| Father | Ingjald Anundsson Of Sweden ( - ) |
| Mother | Gauthild Algautsdotter ( - ) |