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Hákon I of Norway

Hákon I of Norway, also known as Hákon the Good, was a 10th-century king who ruled Norway around 934 to 961. Originally from England, he was Christian and worked to spread Christianity throughout Norway, often facing resistance from pagan traditions. His reign was marked by efforts to unify the country under one religion and legal system, combining Norse traditions with Christian customs. Though praised for his fairness and leadership, his attempts to Christianize Norway laid the groundwork for the country's transformation into a Christian nation.