Eiríkr Hákonarson
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Born | Norway |
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Died | Frome |
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Children | Haakon Ericsson |
Parents | Haakon Sigurdsson |
Tora Skagesdatter | |
Siblings | Sweyn Haakonsson |
Niece | Gunnhildr |
Job | Explorer |
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ID | 587743 |
Eiríkr Hákonarson Life story
Eric Håkonsson was Earl of Lade, Governor of Norway and Earl of Northumbria. He was the son of Earl Hákon Sigurðarson and brother of the legendary Aud Haakonsdottir of Lade. He participated in the Battle of Hjörungavágr, the Battle of Svolder and the conquest of England by King Canute the Great.