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3 unusual facts about Björn Stallare


Björn Stallare

King Olaf's betrothal to Ingegerd is described in both Fagrskinna and in Heimskringla.

During the World War II, Arne Skouen adopted Bjørn Stallare as a pseudonym writing about occupied Oslo.

However, in 1026 King Olaf lost the Battle of the Helgeå, and the Norwegian nobles rallied round the invading King Cnut the Great of Denmark, forcing King Olaf to flee the country.



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