Harald " Bluetooth " Gormsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Blátǫnn Gormsson; [2] Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen, died c. 985/86) was a king of Denmark and Norway.

Mar 13, 2023 · Harald Bluetooth Gormsson, also known as Harald Blåtand Gormsen, reigned over his Danish kingdom from 958 to 986. Bluetooth is credited with bringing Denmark together with …

Aug 15, 2023 · One of the most consequential rulers in early medieval Scandinavia (and possibly the one with the best nickname) was Harald Gormsson, known to posterity as Harald Bluetooth.

Nov 17, 2025 · He was the son of Gorm the Old, the first significant figure in a new royal line centred at Jelling (North Jutland). Harald completed the country’s unification begun by his …

Harald Bluetooth (Harald Gormsson, c. 935–985/986 AD) was a King of Denmark and Norway who played a crucial role in uniting the Danes and converting them to Christianity.

Jan 5, 2024 · Bluetooth, the ubiquitous wireless technology that connects our devices seamlessly, may have a name and logo that seem unrelated to its function, but they actually owe their …

Bold and ruthless, King Harald Gormsson gave his name to the wireless technology that unites devices the way he united Scandinavia. A portrait of King Harald Bluetooth at the Roskilde...

Jan 5, 2025 · Harald Bluetooth (in Old Norse: Haraldr Gormsson, meaning “Harald, son of Gorm”; in Danish: Harald Blåtand) ruled Denmark from approximately 958 to 987 CE during one of the …

Mar 11, 2023 · Read on to discover why a 10th-century Viking king gave his name to the famous wireless technology. This is the story of Harald Bluetooth.

Aug 19, 2025 · Harald’s nickname, “Bluetooth,” is still debated. Some theories suggest it refers to a dead tooth, while others point to symbolic meanings of unification, later appropriated by …