Events from the 1020s in Norway.
Incumbents
Monarch – Olaf II then Cnut the Great
Events
1024
After gaining control over Norway in 1016, Olaf II Haraldsson constructed a religious code which established the Church of Norway. It is considered to represent Norway's first national legislation 1027 Battle of Boknafjorden. The king Olaf II had the local powerful chieftain Erling Skjalgsson killed after the Battle of Boknafjorden. After this, he lost his support, fled from the country to Russia the following year, and when he returned he was defeated in the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. 1028 The king, Olaf II, fled from Norway to Russia, and Cnut the Great claimed reign of Norway.
Births
1024
8 June – Magnus I of Norway, king of Norway and Denmark and son of Olaf II (d. 1047).
Deaths
1027
21 December – Erling Skjalgsson, local chieftain, killed after a naval battle at Bokn (b. 975).