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).