CHAPTER XI

OLAF TRYGVASON (995-1000)

Christianity Introduced in Viken--Erling Skialgson of Sole--Great Opposition to Christianity--Founding of the Town of Nidaros--Olaf woos Queen Sigrid the Haughty--He marries Thyra from Denmark-- Building of the "Long Serpent"--Einar Thambaskelfer--Expedition to Vendland--Battle of Svolder--Death of Olaf Trygvason 54

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