Olaf II

or Olav II

noun

1. Saint Olaf Haraldssön, a.d. 995–1030, king of Norway from 1016 to 1029; patron saint of Norway.

Olaf II

noun

1. Olaf II, Saint9951030MNorwegianPOLITICS: hereditary rulerRELIGION: saint Saint. 995–1030 ad , king of Norway (1015–28), who worked to complete the conversion of Norway to Christianity; deposed by Canute; patron saint of Norway. Feast day: July 29

Example Sentences

In 1030, the patron saint of Norway, King Olaf II, was killed in battle.

From Washington Times

Olaf II. propagated Christianity with fire and sword.

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