Olaf
or ST. OLAF, one of the most celebrated of the Norwegian kings, son of Harald , chief of the district of Gränland; born about 995. He was a friend of the Normans, and fought as an ally of Ethelred's in England. He afterward established himself on the throne of Norway, and was a zealous supporter of Christianity. Canute the Great having gium. In the latter country old age landed in Norway with an army, Olaf fled to Russia, and in attempting to recover his dominions he was defeated and slain at the battle of Siklestad (1030). patron saint of Norway. The order of St. Olaf, a Norwegian order given in reward for services rendered to king and country or to art and science, was founded founded in 1847.
Since 1164 he has been honored as ÖLAND. See OELAND.