Battle of Nesjar

Battle of Nesjar (Slaget ved Nesjar) was a sea battle off the coast of Norway in 1016. It was a primary event in the reign of King Olav Haraldsson (later Saint Olav). Icelandic skald and court poet Sigvatr Þórðarson composed the poem Nesjavísur in memory of the battle. A monument known as the Nesjar Monument was erected on the 1000th anniversary of the battle, located in Helgeroa village in Larvik, Vestfold County, where the battle is believed to have occurred.

Battle of Nesjar

Map of Frierfjord including Langesundfjorden
DateMarch 25, 1016
Location
Oslofjord, Norway
Result

Victory for Olav Haraldsson

  • Sveinn Hákonarson retreated to Sweden
Belligerents
Norwegian forces loyal to Olav Haraldsson Norwegian forces loyal to Sveinn Hákonarson
Sweden
Commanders and leaders
Olav Haraldsson Sveinn Hákonarson
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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