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In the History Channel's historical drama television series Vikings, actor Thorbjørn Harr plays the character of Jarl Borg, a Jarl of Götaland. In the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the rulers of the various cities and their respective regions, called within the game as the nine holds, are known as Jarls.
Ragnar's embassy to Jarl Borg in Götaland fails, as King Horik rejects a compromise settlement about the contested land. Driven by ambition and jealousy, Rollo agrees to support Borg against Ragnar. In Kattegat, a disease kills many inhabitants, including Lagertha's daughter, Gyda, and Siggy's daughter, Thyri.
Birger Jarl (c. 1210 – 21 October 1266), also known as Birger Magnusson, [4] was a Swedish statesman and regent, jarl, and a member of the House of Bjälbo, who played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Sweden. [5] His first marriage was to Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which created his base of power.
Meanwhile, Jarl Borg remarries and decides to seize Ragnar's lands in retaliation for Ragnar breaking their truce. With all the able warriors gone, Rollo rallies the village's women, children and elderly, but Borg massacres them and seizes control of Kattegat. Rollo is forced to flee with Aslaug, her sons and Siggy.
Georgia Hirst as Torvi, the widow of Jarl Borg and the new wife of Erlendur; Greg Orvis as Earl Siegfried, one of the Viking commanders in the siege of Paris [3] Frankie McCafferty as Sinric, a polyglot drifter [3] Owen Roe as Count Odo of Paris [3] Morgane Polanski as Princess Gisla of West Francia, the daughter of Emperor Charles [2]
Fredrik Hiller as Jarl Thorkell the Tall, one the jarls of Norway and a rival to Bjorn; Amy De Bruhn as Jarl Hrolf, one the jarls of Norway; Brent Burns as Skane, one of Harald's ambitious followers; Ivo Alexandre as Bishop Leon, who visits Kiev for Easter; Russell Balogh as Bishop Aldulf, a warrior priest in King Alfred's army
“A BORG often contains a fifth [25.6 fluid ounces or 3.2 cups] of vodka or other hard alcohol, which is about 17 standard drinks, which is a massive amount of alcohol.”
He pledges fealty to King Horik, who charges Ragnar with an embassy to Jarl Borg, a rival encroaching on Horik's lands. Siggy chides Rollo for not paying attention to his own advancement and sleeping with other women. Ragnar's embassy to Jarl Borg in Götaland fails, as King Horik rejects a compromise settlement about the contested land. Driven ...