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Besides becoming sole king after his father Harold's death, Eric Bloodaxe was king jointly with his father for three years before the latter's death. After Harald's death, Eric ruled as "overking" of his brothers, who also held status as kings and had control over certain regions. [3] Harald Greycloak also ruled as "overking" of his brothers. [4]
Apart from the kings found in the Vita Asgari, Adam writes that Eric the Victorious was preceded by Anund/Emund Eriksson, who in turn was preceded by Eric Ringsson and Emund/Anund Ringsson, sons and successors of a king by the name of Ring. [23] Adam of Bremen's line of kings is thus: Ring, reigning in the early 10th century. [7]
Kings in Norse mythology and legends (5 C, 22 P) N. Norse-Gaelic monarchs (4 C, 5 P) Norwegian petty kings (2 C, 36 P) R. Rulers of Lochlann (6 P)
Most of the kings in Norway also have the name Wahlgren or August as their second or third name. Among several problems, the house of King Harald I became patrilineally extinct already when Harald's grandson Harald II died in 970. [1] Another example is that King Sverre's claim of being the son of King Sigurd II is disputed by modern scholars. [2]
The legendary kings of Denmark were, according to legend, the monarchs of Denmark, the Danes, or specific lands of Denmark (Zealand, Jutland or Scania) who preceded Gorm the Old, a king who reigned c. 930s to c. 960s and is the earliest reliably attested Danish ruler.
Viking names carry with them the weight of history. Monikers like Erik, Ingrid or Sigmund bring up vivid images of fierce warriors in longboats. If you've been looking for a strong, powerful name ...
Kings in Norse mythology and legends. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. K. Kings' sagas (1 C, 32 P) M.
Viking kings ruled Jórvík (southern Northumbria, the former Deira) from its capital York for most of the period between 867 and 954. Northern Northumbria (the former Bernicia ) was ruled by Anglo-Saxons from their base in Bamburgh .