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Saint Olavs Axe: Norwegian Church Treasures, Diplomacy and Exile during the Early Reformation [Hardback]

  • Formāts: Hardback, 240 pages, height x width: 235x155 mm, weight: 1 g
  • Sērija : Northern World 99
  • Izdošanas datums: 25-Sep-2025
  • Izdevniecība: Brill
  • ISBN-10: 9004710078
  • ISBN-13: 9789004710078
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 240 pages, height x width: 235x155 mm, weight: 1 g
  • Sērija : Northern World 99
  • Izdošanas datums: 25-Sep-2025
  • Izdevniecība: Brill
  • ISBN-10: 9004710078
  • ISBN-13: 9789004710078
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Embark on a thrilling journey into one of Norways greatest historical mysteries! In 1537, amidst a power struggle and religious upheaval, Norways last Catholic archbishop flees to the Habsburg Netherlands, taking treasures from Nidaros CathedralSt. Olavs axe, crowns, golden chalices, and sacred relics. Some vanish in diplomatic disputes, others are lost at sea or seized by pirates. But where did they all end up? Drawing on rare archival discoveries, this book uncovers a riveting tale of exile, diplomacy, and lost heritage. Packed with vivid storytelling and fresh insights, it reveals the dramatic fate of Norways sacred treasures at the dawn of the Reformation.
Contents

Preface

List of Figures and Tables

Abbreviations

Notes on Conventions



Introduction



1 The Struggle for the Norwegian Throne, 15231536

1Introduction

2Unions of Scandinavian Kingdoms

3The Archbishop, the Council of the Realm and the Reformation

4A Castle for the Archbishop: Steinvikholm

5Christian II and the Habsburgs

6The Council of the Realm and the Election of a New King

7A Failed Takeover

8Habsburg Support from the Netherlands

9Conclusion



2 The Flight of the Norwegian Archbishop to the Netherlands, 15361537

1Introduction

2Preparations in the Netherlands

3Wintering in Trondheim

4Preparations in Norway

5Departure for the Netherlands

6Exile in the Netherlands

7The Archbishops Entourage

8Conclusion



3 The Privateer and the Chancellor

1Introduction

2Christopher Trondssons Captures

3Danish Threat: Christopher Trondsson off the Netherlandish Coast

4Gaudo Norweger in Support of Maximilian of Egmond-Buren

5Conclusion



4 Traces of Treasures

1Introduction

2Debate about the Treasure

3St Olav and His Shrines

4Treasures to Copenhagen

5In Search of a Sunken Treasure

6The Composition of the Norwegian Church Treasure in Deventer

7Conclusion



5 A Diplomatic Battle over St Olavs Axe, 15371548

1Introduction

2Deventer: the Main Centre of Trade with Norway in the Netherlands

3The Various Parties Appear on the Scene

4Deventer: Pivot in the Diplomatic Dispute

5Deventer Diplomacy

6Conclusion



6 Hunting for Treasures

1Introduction

2Treasure Hunt

3A Treasure of Parchment and Paper



Conclusion



Epilogue

Appendix: Documents

Sources and Literature

Index
Louis Sicking is Aemilius Papinianus Professor of History of International Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Lecturer in Premodern History at Leiden University. His research interests include maritime and colonial history and the history of international law and diplomacy before 1800.