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Latest comment: 15 years ago by Nastykermit

According to the map was Jämtland a part of Olav's realm. This is incorrect since he made two failed attempts to collect taxes from Jämtland. The population there preferred to pay their taxes to Sweden and killed the Norwegian tax collectors. See Heimskringla, Olav the Holy's saga chapter 63 and 141.

Incorrect. Jamtland ruled themselves at first, but as it grew it became more and more interesting for both Swedish and Norwegian kings. Both countries tried to gain controll and while Sweden failed, Norway suceeded Nastykermit (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 10:13, 17 July 2008 (UTC)Reply