Nidaros Cathedral
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Another of Richard’s Scandinavian ancestors is King Olav II (Saint Olav) of Norway. Here is his story. Saint Olav/Olaf (c. 995 – 29 July 1030), was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. He was canonised at Nidaros (Trondheim) by Bishop Grimketel, one year after his death in the Battle of Stiklestad on 29 July 1030.…