Battle of Hjörungavágr
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The Battle of Hjǫrungavágr (Norwegian: Slaget ved Hjørungavåg) is a semi-legendary naval battle that took place in the late 10th century between the Jarls of Lade and a Danish invasion fleet led by the fabled Jomsvikings. This battle played an important role in the struggle by Haakon Sigurdsson (c. 937 – 995) to unite his rule over Norway. Traditionally, the battle has been set during the year 986.[1][2]
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Battle of Hjǫrungavágr | |||||||
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The hailstorm during the Battle of Hjǫrungavágr, by Halfdan Egedius | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Norway |
Denmark Jomsvikings | ||||||
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Haakon Sigurdsson Eric Haakonsson Sweyn Haakonsson |
Sigvaldi Strut-Haraldsson Vagn Åkesson Búi digri | ||||||
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180 ships | 60 ships |
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