Olaf of Norway

The holy, glorious, right-victorious martyr and right-believing King Olaf II of Norway (sometimes spelled Olav ) is also known as Olaf Haraldson and was a son of Earl Harald Grenske of Norway. During his lifetime he was also called Olaf the Fat . He was born in 995 A.D., and ruled Norway from 1015 to 1028, when he was exiled. He died two years later on the field of battle at Stiklestad, killed for his support of the Christian faith and his attempt to unite Norway into one nation. His feast day is July 29 .
He should not be confused with his predecessor Olaf Tryggvason (King Olaf I of Norway).