Battle of Svolder
Sweyn I Forkbeard of Denmark defeats Olaf Tryggvason to become ruler of Norway. Outside Helsingborg & a final ambush at Svolder
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1000 in Denmark
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Historical records for Denmark in 1000
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September
Rule of Norway
Sweyn defeats Olaf Tryggvason to become the de facto ruler of Norway
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