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Olav II

Olav II

8.8
A king of Norway from 995 to 1030 who became the country's patron saint after his death
  • proper noun
: Olav II
  • As Norway's patron saint, Olav II played a key role in the country's conversion to Christianity.

Examples

  • The legacy of Olav II is celebrated every year in Norway on St. Olav's Day.

  • King Olav II ruled Norway from 995 to 1030.

  • Many churches in Scandinavia are dedicated to Olav II, reflecting his lasting influence.

  • Many Norwegians celebrate the legacy of Olav II.

  • As Norway's patron saint, Olav II played a key role in the country's conversion to Christianity.

  • The legacy of Olav II is celebrated every year in Norway on St. Olav's Day.

  • Many churches in Scandinavia are dedicated to Olav II, reflecting his lasting influence.

Synonyms

Saint Olaf
vsOlav II
1 8.9

A king of Norway from 1015 to 1028 who is the country's patron saint

gives broader life dates and general sainthood status instead
Saint Olav
vsOlav II
8.7

A Norwegian king from around 1000 who became Norway's patron saint after his death

is the same person but uses a different name form
St. Olav
vsOlav II
8.8

A king of Norway around 1000 who is the country's patron saint and helped make it Christian

mentions dates and sainthood without stressing religious leadership
St. Olaf
vsOlav II
9.9

A Norwegian king who is the country's patron saint and is famous for spreading Christianity

focuses on dates and patron status rather than missionary activity

Surface Forms

Olav II main

Morphology

Olav + II

This is a proper name formed from a personal name and the Roman numeral II; a learner who knows 'Olav' is a name and 'II' means 'the second' can infer it refers to a specific person (Olav the Second). However, the constituents do not convey the encyclopedic information that he was King of Norway and a saint, so the full referential meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Olav II was a Norwegian king who died in battle and was soon called a saint after people said miracles happened at his grave. Because of that story he became Norway's 'patron saint' and a strong symbol of the country's move to 'Christianity'.