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Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Blátǫnn Gormsson; Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen, died c. 985/86) was a king of Denmark and Norway. He was the son of King Gorm the Old and of Thyra Dannebod. Harald ruled as king of Denmark from c. 958 – c. 986.
Jul 3, 2019 · Harald Bluetooth (c. 910–c. 987), otherwise known as King Harald I of Denmark, was best known for three major achievements. First, he completed the work of unifying Denmark under a single ruler. Second, he conquered Norway—an event which had major historical consequences.
Apr 23, 2021 · Christianity started gaining ground thanks to Harald Bluetooth, whose baptism was also linked to Frankish affairs. Harald was crowned in 958, and his conversion might have occurred around 960 or later.
Mar 11, 2023 · In the shadows of history for centuries, Harald Bluetooth suddenly became famous when a couple of men dug up his name from the depths of Viking history and gave it to an innovative new technology.
Mar 13, 2023 · Harald Bluetooth Gormsson, also known as Harald Blåtand Gormsen, reigned over his Danish kingdom from 958 to 986. Bluetooth is credited with bringing Denmark together with neighboring territories in Sweden and Norway. He is also famed for being the first king of Denmark to convert to Christianity.
Jun 26, 2024 · Ancient Origins - Bluetooth: Why Modern Tech is Named After Powerful King of Denmark and Norway; HistoryNet - This Viking King’s Name Lives on in Bluetooth Technology. His Burial Site is a Mystery.
Aug 15, 2023 · One of the most consequential rulers in early medieval Scandinavia (and possibly the one with the best nickname) was Harald Gormsson, known to posterity as Harald Bluetooth.
Mar 31, 2018 · Everything you need to know about the Danish King Harald Bluetooth from the Viking age. How was life, where did he rule, and how did he die?
Jan 20, 2017 · The Bluetooth Standard. According to some scholars, Harald was nicknamed ‘Blåtand’ i.e. ‘Bluetooth’ as he had a dead tooth that looked blue, or dark. This nickname is today known the world over as it is also the name of a wireless technology standard.
Nov 30, 2023 · Harald Bluetooth’s life spanned the 10th century. During his 30-year reign, he overran Norway, completed the conversion of Denmark to Gormsson Christianity, and erected fortresses to glorify...
