The Viking King Who Became an English Saint: St. Olaf’s Legacy. Few figures from the Viking Age have left a legacy as complex and enduring as Olaf II Haraldsson – better known as St. Olaf. Born into a world of Norse gods and warring chieftains, Olaf’s journey from Viking raider to Christian king, martyr, and saint reshaped not only Norway’s destiny but also left a surprising mark on England and beyond. | Dark Ages History

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