Olaf the Swede

Olaf the Swede

Olaf the Swede may refer to:

  • Olof the Brash, Swedish chieftain who conquered Denmark in the late 9th century or early 10th century and founded the House of Olaf
  • Olof Skötkonung, son of Eric the Victorious and Sigrid the Haughty

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