Medieval era · 984 CE

Battle of Hjörungavágr

The Battle of Hjǫrungavágr (Norwegian: Slaget ved Hjørungavåg) is a semi-legendary naval battle that took place in the late 10th century between the Jarls of Lade and a Danish invasion fleet led by the fabled Jomsvikings. This battle played an important role in the struggle by Haakon Sigurdsson (c. 937 – 995) to unite his rule over Norway. Traditionally, the battle has been set during the year 986.

Battle of Hjörungavágr
Battle of Hjörungavágr · Halfdan Egedius, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
When
984 CE
Where
Sunnmøre
Era
Medieval

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