Olaf II, king of Norway

Also known as Saint Olaf. Norse: Olav II den hellige.

Events

Date of Birth: about 995 or somewhat earlier.

Place of Birth: unknown.

The date is given by Norseng.

Date of Death: 29 July 1030.

Place of Death: Stiklestad (killed in battle).

The date and place are given by Norseng.

Relationships

Father: Harald Grenske, petty king in Vestfold.

This relationship is given by Norseng and by Bandlien. Harald is said to be the great-grandson of Harald “Fairhair”, but the sources for this are late and of uncertain reliability. The descent would go: Harald "Fairhair" - Bjørn Farmann - Gudrød - Harald Grenske.

Mother: Åsta Gudbrandsdatter.

This relationship is given by Norseng and by Krag.

Spouse: Astrid Olofsdotter of Sweden. Married February 1019.

This relationship is given by Norseng.

Concubine: Alvhild.

This relationship is given by Krag.

Children (by Astrid):

Wulfhild (died 24 May 1071) married Ordulf, duke in Saxony.

Children (by Alvhild):

Magnus II “the Good” (about 1024 - 25 October 1047), king of Norway.

References

Bandlien, Børn. "Harald Grenske" in Store Norske Leksikon.

Krag, Claus. “Åsta Gudbrandsdatter” in Store Norske Leksikon.

Krag, Claus. "Olav 2 Haraldsson Den Hellige" in Norske Biografisk Leksikon.

Norseng, Per G. “Olav Den Hellige” in Store Norske Leksikon (updated 19 June 2014).