Olaf II

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O·laf II

(ō′läf, ō′ləf, o͞o′läf) or O·lav II (ō′läv) Known as Saint Olaf. 995?-1030.

Patron saint and king of Norway (1016-1028). He was converted to Christianity in 1013.

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Olaf II

Olav II

(Biography) Saint. 995–1030 ad, king of Norway (1015–28), who worked to complete the conversion of Norway to Christianity; deposed by Canute; patron saint of Norway. Feast day: July 29

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Olaf II - King and patron saint of Norway (995-1030)

Olav II, Saint Olaf, Saint Olav, St. Olaf, St. Olav

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