NorwayHistorie 7 · History of Norway
What is Harald Fairhair (Harald Hårfagre) known for in Norwegian history?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva er Harald Hårfagre kjent for i norsk historie?
- aHe united large parts of Norway into one kingdomHan samlet store deler av Norge til ett rikeCorrect answer
- bHe wrote the first constitution in NorwayHan skrev den første grunnloven i Norge
- cHe made Norway Christian and became a saintHan gjorde Norge kristent og ble helgen
Why?
Harald Fairhair is seen as the king who united large parts of Norway into one kingdom at the end of the 800s. Before that, the country was divided into many small areas with their own leaders.
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