In 988, Olaf sailed to England, because a thing had been called by Queen Gyda, sister of Olaf Cuaran, King of Dublin. |
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Gyda and Olaf married, and spent half their time in England and the other half in Ireland. |
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In the early 11th century a Viking chieftain named Tryggvi invaded Norway, claiming to be the son of Olaf and Gyda. |
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Gyda was the widow of an earl, and was searching for a new husband. |
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A great many men had come, but Gyda singled out Olaf, though he was wearing his bad weather clothes, and the other men wore their finest clothing. |
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