The Norwegian king Harald in Reykholt 29th of July 2000

The Norwegian king Harald in Reykholt 29th of July 2000

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Snorrastofa in Reykholt was established in the honor of Snorri Sturluson. The King of Norway Harald V, came and opened Snorrastofa with Iceland's president Olafur Ragnar Grimsson. The opening was on the 29th of July year 2000. The Battle of Stiklestad" was on the 29th of July 1030, it is one of the most famous battles in the history of Norway. In this battle, King Olaf II, later canonized, was killed.

On this picture joining King Harald and President Ólafur is priest Geir Waage.

The Norwegian king Harald in Reykholt 29th of July 2000

 

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