Battle of Hjörungavágr
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The Battle of Hjǫrungavágr is a semi-legendary naval battle that took place in the late 10th century between the Jarls of Lade and a Danish invasion fleet led by the fabled Jomsvikings. This battle played an important role in the struggle by Haakon Sigurdsson to unite his rule over Norway. Traditionally, the battle has been set during the year 986.
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984 Battle of Hjörungavágr
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Storm in Hjørungavåg by Gerhard Munthe
Olav Tryggvasons saga - Uvaeret Hjoerungavaag - H. Egedius
Ytterland Archive017 copy| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 984 | Battle of Hjörungavágr | Norway, Denmark, naval battle | Wikidata |
| organisation | factory | 1915 | Myklebust Verft | shipyard, shipbuilding | Wikidata |
| organisation | factory | 1936 | Søviknes Verft | shipyard, shipbuilding | Wikidata |
| site | fort | 1941 | HKB 34/976 Kvitnes | fort | Wikidata |
| commons | image | Storm in Hjørungavåg by Gerhard Munthe | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Olav Tryggvasons saga - Uvaeret Hjoerungavaag - H. Egedius | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Ytterland Archive017 copy | Commons | ||
