Medieval era · 1030
Battle of Stiklestad
The Battle of Stiklestad (Norwegian: Slaget på Stiklestad; Old Norse: Stiklastaðaorrusta) in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of Norway. In this battle, King Olaf II of Norway was killed. During the pontificate of Pope Alexander III, the Roman Catholic Church declared Olaf a saint in 1164.
- When
- 29 Jul 1030
- Where
- Stiklestad
- Era
- Medieval
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