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Tønsberg had been founded, according to Snorri Sturluson, before the Battle of Hafrsfjord, which, according to Snorri, took place in 871.

What year the battle took place is disputed, however, and most current historians believe the battle took place closer to 900.

If, however, the battle did in fact take place in 871, this would make Tønsberg the oldest present Scandinavian city.