Astrid Olofsdotter of Sweden
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Astrid Olofsdotter (Norwegian: Astrid Olavsdatter; English: Aestrith) (died 1035) was the queen consort of King Olaf II of Norway.[1] She is the only woman to have a surviving skaldic praise-poem dedicated to her for her decisive address of the Swedish army in support of her stepson, Magnus the Good.[2]
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Astrid Olofsdotter | |
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Queen consort of Norway | |
Tenure | 1019–1028 |
Died | 1035 |
Spouse | Olaf II of Norway |
Issue | Wulfhild of Norway |
House | Munsö |
Father | Olof Skötkonung of Sweden |
Mother | Edla |
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