Haakon V
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Oct 2, 2026
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Oslo was founded during the time of the Vikings.
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In 1299, King Hakon V declared the harbor settlement to be the capital city of Norway.
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Nearly a fourth of the Norwegian population lives in or around today's metropolis of Oslo.
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This is the seat of the Norwegian parliament.
Tim HackerHOST
This is the dark tale of Akershus Fortress.
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The Fortress of Kings Construction began in the late 1200s under King Haakon V, designed to withstand invasion.
Tim HackerHOST
The fortress did exactly that, time after time.
Tim HackerHOST
The sieging armies broke upon its walls.