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Hastein (Old Norse: Hásteinn, also recorded as Hastingus, Anstign, Haesten, Hæsten, Hæstenn or Hæsting and alias Alsting) was a Viking chieftain of the late 9th century who made several raiding voyages.
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Aug 15, 2018 · Hastein was a Viking chieftain in the late 9th century. Little is known about his early life aside from his participation in raids. He is supposedly the son of Ragnar Lothbrok, making him a brother of Björn Ironside. However, it is more likely that he just claimed this for the prestige.
May 13, 2024 · Hastein (also known as Hasting or Hásteinn) was a prominent Viking leader and raider from the late 9th century, renowned for his daring exploits across Western Europe.
Oct 5, 2023 · Hastein led an expedition across the Ligurian Sea to attack Rome in early 860. Upon seeing high city walls from the coast, the Vikings assumed this was the Eternal City. It was, in fact, the town of Luni, lying some 400 kilometers (250 miles) north of Rome.
Nov 20, 2022 · In the 860s a viking chieftain named Hastein learned this the easy way when he approached the city of Luna and hatched a plan to fake his death, infiltrate the city, do very bad things, reap the material profits, and soak his ego in glory.
Hastein (his name is also recorded as Anstign, Haesten, Hæsten, Hæstenn, Hæsting and Alsting) was a Viking chieftain. He lived in the late 9th century. He is famous for his attacks on cities in England, Spain, France, and Italy. [1] [2]
Aug 15, 2018 · Described as “fierce, mightily cruel, and savage, pestilent, hostile, sombre, truculent, given to outrage, pestilent and untrustworthy, fickle and lawless” by his contemporaries, Hastein was one of...
Dec 18, 2018 · Hastein is thought to have originated the Viking ploy of pretending to convert to Christianity, feigning death, and being carried through the gates of a city only to miraculously revive, kill his would-be benefactors, and open the gates for his men (now famously depicted in the TV series Vikings where Ragnar Lothbrok does this very thing). The ...
This article delves into the life and accomplishments of Hastein, exploring his early life, notable raiding expeditions, and the enduring lessons that can be gleaned from his approach to warfare. Join us as we unravel the captivating tale of Hastein: a true icon of Viking prowess.
Haesteinn of Nantes (823-896), also known as Hasting, was the Viking King of Upper Brittany during the late 9th century. A possible illegitimate son of Ragnarr Lodbrok, Haesteinn became a famous Viking king who ruled the areas around the Loire and Seine rivers in Brittany.
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