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Harold Bluetooth

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Harold Bluetooth d. c.985, king of Denmark. Succeeding (935) his father, Gorm the Old, who had united Denmark, Harold consolidated the kingdom. He tried to assert suzerainty over Norway but was defeated by the Germans. He was forced to accept Christianity, which he introduced into Denmark. While fighting the forces of his son Sweyn , he was defeated and killed. Author not available, HAROLD BLUETOOTH. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Sweyn
, c.960-1014, king of Denmark (986-1014), son of Harold Bluetooth. Although baptized, he reverted to paganism and rebelled against his father, who was killed in battle. Sweyn was expelled shortly... Read more

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...by King Alfred (reigned 871-99) and his successors. St. Ansgar (801-65) helped convert the Danes to Christianity; Harold Bluetooth (d. c.985) was the first Christian king of Denmark. His son, Sweyn (reigned c.986-1014), conquered England. From... Read more

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	In search of...: Modern-day Vikings There are no hard feelings between Britain and Denmark, insists Harriet O'Brien, who went to make friends with the descendants of Harold Bluetooth and Sven Forkbeard ; ...from Copenhagen. This tidy town was established by Harold Bluetooth, king of Denmark, in the latter part of the 10th century...part of Denmark. Indeed, it was established by Mr Bluetooth's son, Sven Forkbeard - who later conquered England... Read more
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	kelly s i: The future's blue; BLUETOOTH SPECIAL.(Features) ; ...than 100 companies are currently working on making Bluetooth technology an everyday part of our lives. And when...hi-tech revolution? It's already out there. The first Bluetooth product, a cable-free mobile phone headset designed by Ericsson - who also invented the Bluetooth technology itself - is on ... Read more
	Bluetooth; Eric Schneider.(Special Report: Marketing 50) ; ...Correction: In a Marketing 50 profile on Bluetooth (AA, Nov. 1) and its public relations...efforts into a supporter or promoter of Bluetooth, contrary to the claims in the story...themselves change and improve.'' *** Harold Bluetooth**, a Danish king who hadn't been heard...marketing manager for ... Read more
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