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Kingdom of Norway (872–1397)

c. 872 CE – 1397 CE · about 525 years approximate dates

The medieval Kingdom of Norway was traditionally united by Harald Fairhair. At its height in the 13th century it ruled Iceland, Greenland and other North Atlantic islands. It joined the Kalmar Union in 1397.

Key facts

Datesc. 872 CE – 1397 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope
CapitalsNidaros, Bergen, Oslo
FounderHarald I (Fairhair)
Religion(s)Norse paganism, Catholicism

Before & after

Followed by

Kalmar Union

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.