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Sigrid the Haughty ( Old Norse: Sigríðr (hin) stórráða ), also known as Sigrid Storråda ( Swedish ), is a Scandinavian queen appearing in Norse sagas.
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Apr 28, 2016 · In Norse sagas, Sigrid appears as the wife of Eric the Victorious of Sweden, then Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark. She's also known as a famous Polish queen of the Vikings, who was called Świętosława. Sigrid was born between 960 and 972 AD, as a daughter of Mieszko I of Poland and Doubravka of Bohemia.
Sigrid the Haughty was a fierce and independent queen of Viking lore who lived during the 10th century. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and strong will. Sigrid was born into a noble family in Sweden and married King Erik the Victorious, with whom she had a son named Olof.
Mar 18, 2024 · Sigrid the Haughty, also known as Sigríð Storråda, is a queen of contested historicity appearing in Norse sagas as wife first of Eric the Victorious of Sweden, and then Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark. While given a Nordic ancestry in the sagas, she has been hypothesized to be identical to historically attested queens of Polish or Pomeranian origin.
Jun 7, 2024 · Sigrid the Haughty, a powerful figure in Norse sagas, was said to have been responsible for the Battle of Svolder, was married to two legendary Viking kings, and was wooed by another. Can we separate fact from fiction to uncover the true inspiration behind this legendary Queen of the North?
Sigrid the Haughty (d. before 1013) Queen of Denmark. Born in Sweden; died before 1013; daughter of Tosti-Skogul; married Eric VI the Victorious, king of Sweden; became second wife of Sven or Sweyn I Forkbeard, king of Denmark (r. 985–1014), king of England (r. 1014), around 996 (divorced); children: (first marriage) Olof or Olaf Sköttkonung ...
Sigrid the Haughty also known as Sigríð Storråda was Queen Consort of the North Sea Empire, (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and England) from her marriage to Erik the Victorious, though Sigrid may have actually been married to Sweyn Forkbeard.
Apr 28, 2016 · Sigrid the Haughty, Queen Consort of Four Countries and Owner of a Strong Personality. In Norse sagas, Sigrid appears as the wife of Eric the Victorious of Sweden, then Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark. She's also known as a famous Polish queen of the Vikings, who was called Świętosława... Read Later. Read more.
Sep 30, 2021 · Sigrid the Haughty was one of three daughters who became queens of Viking kingdoms through arranged marriages. She became queen consort of Sweden during the 10th century after she married King Erik I Bluetooth who ruled from 958 to 994 AD.
Sigrid the Haughty. Well earning her title, Sigrid the Haughty was the vicious vengeful widow of Swedish king Eric the Victorious. As Eric’s widow, Sigrid inherited a considerable amount of land and power from her late husband. As her son ascended to the throne, Sigrid began to receive offers of marriage from potential suitors.
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