Eric Bloodaxe
10th-century Norwegian ruler
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Summary
Eric Bloodaxe was born on 895[1]. He died on January 1, 954[2], in Stainmore[3]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,056 views/month, #6,840 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Harald Fairhair[5]
- Mother: Ragnhild Eiriksdatter[6], Gyda Eiriksdatter[7]
- Spouse: Gunnhild, Mother of Kings[8]
- Child: Gamle Eirikssen[9], Harald Greycloak[10], Ragnhild Eriksdotter[11], Guttorm Eriksson[12], Ragnfred Eriksson[13], Gudrod Eriksson[14], Sigurd Sleva[15], Erling Eriksson[16]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[17]
- Position held: Monarch of Norway[18], King of Northumbria[19]
- Religion or worldview: Old Norse religion[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: Fairhair dynasty[22]
- Commons category: Eric Bloodaxe[23]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Stainmore[24]
- Given name: Éric[25]
- Name in native language: Eirik Blodøks[26]
- Sibling: Ólöf árbót Haraldsdóttir[27], Haakon the Good[28], Olaf Haraldsson Geirstadalf[29], Bjørn Farmann[30], Halvdan Hålegg[31], Guttorm Haraldsson[32], Halfdan Haraldsson the Black[33], Rørek Haraldsson[34], Halfdan Hvide (?)[35], Frode Haraldsson[36], Gudrød Ljome[37], Gudrød Skirja[38], Ragnvald Rettilbein, King of Hadeland[39], Ring, King in Hedemarken and Gundbransdalen[40]
Why It Matters
Eric Bloodaxe has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where did Eric Bloodaxe die?
Eric Bloodaxe died in Stainmore[3].
Who were Eric Bloodaxe's parents?
Eric Bloodaxe's father was Harald Fairhair[5]. Eric Bloodaxe's mother was Ragnhild Eiriksdatter[6].
Who was Eric Bloodaxe married to?
Eric Bloodaxe's spouses include Gunnhild, Mother of Kings[8].