Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:King_Sverrir_Sigurðarson
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased consolidation of Norway as a kingdom
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
Norwegians
Vikings from the Isles |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for later literature
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| gptkbp:date |
August 15, 986
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Viking Age
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:King_Cnut_the_Great
gptkb:King_Sweyn_Forkbeard gptkb:Earl_Rognvald gptkb:King_Harald_Fairhair Various medieval chronicles Earl Sigvaldi |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Contributed to the unification of Norway
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Set the stage for future conflicts
Highlighted the role of leadership in battle Influenced Scandinavian politics Demonstrated the impact of geography on warfare Contributed to the spread of Christianity in Norway Showcased the importance of alliances Part of the larger struggle for power in Scandinavia Contributed to the cultural identity of Norway. Demonstrated naval prowess of Norwegians Marked the rise of Norway as a power Reflected the decline of Viking raids Reinforced the concept of kingship in Norway Showed the evolution of Viking warfare tactics Symbol of Viking resilience Illustrated the transition from paganism to Christianity in Norway |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Hjørungavåg
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future naval warfare in Scandinavia
|
| gptkbp:location |
Hjørungavåg, Norway
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hafrsfjord
gptkb:Battle_of_Svolder |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
Earl Håkon Sigurdsson
King Olaf Tryggvason |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Longships
Knarrs |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Decisive victory for Norway
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Sagas_of_the_Norsemen
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Stiklestad
Viking raids in the British Isles |
| gptkbp:result |
Norwegian victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strengthened Norwegian control over the region
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of trade routes
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
Naval formations |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Stormy seas
|