Battle of Stavanger872
Defeats his opponents & proclaims himself King
Historical person
Harald Fairhair Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harald Fairhair, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Norway.
4 records872–9004 events2 places
Chronological biography
872
Succession872
Succeeds as King of Norway, unites a country ruled by local Chieftains
900
Battle of Hafrsfjord900
The Battle of Hafrsfjord marks the final crushing of the opposition from the South Western part of Norway enabling Harald Fairhair to collect taxes. Harald Fairhair wins the Battle of Hafrsfjord & unites the Princedoms of Norway for the 1st time
Unification900
Harald Fairhair wins the Battle of Hafrsfjord & unites the Princedoms of Norway for the 1st time
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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