History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Vol. 2 (of 2)

by S. A. Dunham

[159]. According to the chronology of Thorlak, and even Snorro himself, Magnus was invited to Norway before the death of Canute, though in the same year (1035). This is too improbable to be received. Certainly the father of Norwegian history must have confounded dates.

[160]. See Vol. I. p. 273.

[161]. See Vol. I. p. 273.

[162]. See Vol. I. p. 254.

[163]. For these events, see the commencement of the last chapter.

[164]. “Suecia enim,” says Snorro, “tunc temporis passim vel ethnica vel male Christiana: reges quinetiam quosdam habuit, qui, abjectâ Christi fide, sacrificia instaurabant.”

[165]. See the reign of [Magnus III].

[166]. See his reign.

[167]. See his reign.

[168]. See before, reign of Hako.