In 1026, King Olaf II of Norway had lost the Battle of the Helgeå, and in 1029 the Norwegian nobles, seething with discontent, rallied round the invading Cnut the Great of Denmark, forcing Olaf to flee.
In 1026, King Olaf II of Norway and King Anund Jacob had lost the Battle of the Helgeå. By 1029 the Norwegian nobles, seething with discontent, rallied round the invading King Cnut forcing Olaf to flee.