Harald Bluetooth - Wikipedia
WEBHarald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Blátǫnn Gormsson; [2] Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen, died c. 985/86) was a king of Denmark and Norway. He was the son of King Gorm the Old and of Thyra Dannebod.
Fact check: Bluetooth is named after Viking King Harald - USA TODAY
WEBFeb 19, 2021 — It's true that Bluetooth is named after an ancient Viking king who unified Denmark and Norway. Harald reigned as the king of Denmark and Norway in the late 10th century, from 958 to 985, and...
Harald Bluetooth, Former King of Denmark and Norway
WEBJul 3, 2019 — Harald Bluetooth (c. 910–c. 987), otherwise known as King Harald I of Denmark, was best known for three major achievements. First, he completed the work of unifying Denmark under a single ruler. Second, he conquered Norway—an event which had major historical consequences.
The Legacy of Harald Bluetooth: From Viking King to Wireless Icon
WEBJan 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 origin to a 10th-century Viking king, Harald Bluetooth Gormsson.
Harald Bluetooth: The Viking Who Gave His Name to
WEBMar 11, 2023 — We all know Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology but did you know that a 10th-century Viking king inspired its name and logo? Known as Harald Blåtand Gormsen in Danish or Harald Bluetooth Gormsson in English, King Harald reigned over Denmark between around 958 to around 986.
The Viking origins of your Bluetooth devices - National Geographic
WEBNov 30, 2023 — The Viking origins of your Bluetooth devices. Bold and ruthless, King Harald Gormsson gave his name to the wireless technology that unites devices the way he united Scandinavia.
Harald Bluetooth Gormsson: The Viking king who connected …
WEBAug 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. Harald Bluetooth Gormsson is remembered as the king who introduced Christianity to Denmark and briefly stretched his influence to …
Harald Bluetooth & the Conversion of Denmark
WEBApr 23, 2021 — The Danish Harald Bluetooth (Blåtand) Gormsson (c. 910 - c. 987), the king with the bad tooth whom the standard wireless connection has made famous, was baptised around 960, whereas in Norway Olaf Tryggvasson (c. 960-1000) set in motion a wide-scale conversion around 995, and in Sweden Olof Skötkonung (c. …
Who was Harald Bluetooth? Life, Reign and Legacy
WEBMar 13, 2023 — Learn more about the life, reign and legacy of Harald Bluetooth, the first Christian king of Denmark, and the Viking warrior-king whose name was given to Bluetooth technology.
Bluetooth: Why Modern Tech is Named After Powerful King of …
WEBJan 20, 2017 — Harald “Blåtand” Gormsson was a King of Denmark and Norway who lived during the 10th century AD. He was responsible for the unification of Denmark. Following this feat, Harald set his sights beyond the borders of …