Haakon the Good
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Haakon Haraldsson, also Haakon the Good and Haakon Adalsteinfostre, was the king of Norway from 934 to 961. He was noted for his attempts to introduce Christianity into Norway.
Håkon den gode, 1860. Oil on canvas by Peter Nicolai Arbo.
Haakon's Park (Håkonarparken) opposite Fitjar Church (Fitjar kyrkje)
The Christianization of Scandinavia, as well as other Nordic countries, took place between the 9th and the 12th centuries. The realms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden established their own archdioceses,
Haakon the Good
…Norse: Hákon Aðalsteinsfóstri, Norwegian: Håkon Adalsteinsfostre), was the king of Norway from 934 to 961. He was noted for his attempts to introduce Christianity into Norway. Haakon is not mentioned in any narrative sources earlier than the late 12th century. According to this late saga tradition, Haakon was the youngest…
Harald Bluetooth's runestone, at Jelling
The Holy Cross Church in Dalby
The Viking Age image stone Sövestad 1 from Skåne depicts a man carrying a cross.
Haakon Jarl was given missionaries by the king of Denmark, but before departure, Haakon sent the missionaries back.