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Haakon Ericsson (Old Norse: Hákon Eiríksson; Norwegian: Håkon Eiriksson; died c. 1029–1030) was the last Earl of Lade and governor of Norway from 1012 to 1015 and again from 1028 to 1029 as a vassal under Danish King Knut the Great.
Dec 5, 2023 · Also Known As: "Haakon Eiriksson", "Ladejarl", "King of Norway" Son of Håkonsson barnjarl and Gyda Svendsdatter; Title: Earl of Norway; Reign: 1028 - 1029; Date of Birth: 998; Demise: drowned Pentland Firth 1030 before 29 July; Place of death: He was drowned while returning to Norway from England. Project MedLands, Norway Nobility
- circa 998
- Jarl, Earl
- Norway
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Mar 1, 2022 · Haakon Sigrudsson was the Jarl of Lade and ruler of Trondelag and Halogaland. This Haakon has fewer ties to the current character list in Vikings: Valhalla, having lived c. 937 – 995. However,...
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Haakon Ericsson ( Old Norse: Hákon Eiríksson; Norwegian: Håkon Eiriksson; died c. 1029–1030) was the last Earl of Lade and governor of Norway from 1012 to 1015 and again from 1028 to 1029 as a vassal under Danish King Knut the Great.
Sep 25, 2021 · There’s speculation Jarl Haakon may be inspired by the historical figure Haakon Ericsson, who was Earl of Lade and governor of Norway. Queen Ælfgifu
Feb 25, 2022 · Jarl Haakon is the first black Viking ruler in the universe of Vikings, but this character is actually based on Haakon Ericsson… with some big differences. Haakon Ericsson was Earl of Lade and governor of Norway as a vassal under King Canute. His mother is believed to have been Gytha, daughter of Sweyn Forkbeard and half-sister of Canute.
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Feb 25, 2022 · Yes, Jarl Haakon is based on a real person. However, significant changes were introduced to the character while creating the show. Haakon Ericsson was a white man who served as the Governor of Norway under Canute the Great from 1012 to 1015. He might have been the Håkon Jarl that the Swedish Komstad Runestone mentions.
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