Haakon the Good

King of Norway

Haakon the Good (918–961) was a Norwegian monarch. He was born in Hordaland in 918. He died in Battle of Fitjar in 961, at the age of 43.

The public offices recorded are Monarch of Norway (933–961).

Haakon the Good was the son of Harald Fairhair and Tora Mosterstong. He is recorded as following Old Norse religion.

Reference coverage runs to 41 language editions, the clearest available signal of how widely Haakon the Good is read.

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