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- He ruled as King of Norway from 932 to 934, and twice as King of Northumbria: from 947 to 948, and again from 952 to 954.
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Nov 2, 2023 · Eric was king of Norway for just around five years, and that includes the time he shared power with his father. By himself, he ruled for 2-3 years. As is the case with many historical figures of that time period, we know little about what he did, and what we do know is clouded in uncertainty.
Eric Haraldsson ( Old Norse: Eiríkr Haraldsson [ˈɛiˌriːkʀ ˈhɑrˌɑldsˌson], Norwegian: Eirik Haraldsson; fl. c.930−954), nicknamed Bloodaxe ( Old Norse: blóðøx [ˈbloːðˌøks], Norwegian: Blodøks) and Brother-Slayer ( Latin: fratrum interfector ), was a Norwegian king.
Jan 16, 2019 · Eric Haraldsson, nicknamed Eric Bloodaxe, was a Norwegian ruler who lived during the 10th century. He is believed to have been the King of Norway, and later became the King of Northumbria. Although both monarchs are generally regarded to be one and the same person, there are some doubts about this due to the fact that while Eric is mentioned in ...
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Dec 14, 2022 · Jonathan Williamson. Published: 1 year ago. Updated: February 26, 2024 17:59. Despite his fearsome reputation, surprisingly little is known about Eric Bloodaxe despite the fact he was a King of Norway as well as Northumbria and the supposed King of the Hebrides.
Dec 13, 2022 · In short, Leif discovered America around the year 1000, after a storm blew his ship (on a voyage from Norway to Greenland) astray. Against all odds they found themselves on the North American coastline instead, where he would land and explore this new and bountiful land as the first European in history.
On 8 September 1389, he was hailed as King of Norway at the Ting in Trondheim. He may have been crowned King of Norway in Oslo in 1392, but this is disputed. Eric's father Wartislaw died between November 1394 and 23 February 1395. When Wartislaw died, his thrones were all attained by Eric as the heir.
Quick Facts King of Norway, Reign ... Eric Haraldsson, nicknamed Bloodaxe and Brother-Slayer, was a Norwegian king. He ruled as King of Norway from 932 to 934, and twice as King of Northumbria: from 947 to 948, and again from 952 to 954.
