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Jon Haraldsson, Jarl of Orkney MP (b. - 1231)

"Jon Haraldson", "Haroldson"

In 1222 Earl Jon was implicated, indirectly, in the burning of Bishop Adam of Caithness in his hall at Halkirk by local farmers. Jon was accused of looking on or of fomenting the discontent.[28] King...

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Jon Haraldsson, Jarl of Orkney MP (b. - 1231)

"Jon Haraldson", "Haroldson"

In 1222 Earl Jon was implicated, indirectly, in the burning of Bishop Adam of Caithness in his hall at Halkirk by local farmers. Jon was accused of looking on or of fomenting the discontent.[28] King...

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Skule Thorfinnsson, sønn av Thorfinn Hausakljuv og Grelod Dungadsdotter"Hausakliffer/Skullcleaver" ([910/20]-[soon after 977], bur Hoxa, North Ronaldsway). Orkneyinga Saga names “Arnkel…Erlend and…Thor...

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Skule Thorfinnsson, sønn av Thorfinn Hausakljuv og Grelod Dungadsdotter"Hausakliffer/Skullcleaver" ([910/20]-[soon after 977], bur Hoxa, North Ronaldsway). Orkneyinga Saga names “Arnkel…Erlend and…Thor...

10/31/2010

Olith Maíl Coluim meic Cináeda MP (deceased)

"Olith ingen Maíl Coluim meic Cináeda", "Anleta", "Thora Donada", "Anleta "Thora Donada" /Mackenneth/", "Anleta /MacKenneth/", "Princess of Scotland"

NN ingen Maíl Coluim mac Cináeda was the youngest daughter of Malcolm II. Her name is uncertain (Olith, Anleta, Thora, was she actually Donada?).* Parents Malcolm II and his NN wife * Spouse: Sigurd II...

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Olith Maíl Coluim meic Cináeda MP (deceased)

"Olith ingen Maíl Coluim meic Cináeda", "Anleta", "Thora Donada", "Anleta "Thora Donada" /Mackenneth/", "Anleta /MacKenneth/", "Princess of Scotland"

NN ingen Maíl Coluim mac Cináeda was the youngest daughter of Malcolm II. Her name is uncertain (Olith, Anleta, Thora, was she actually Donada?).* Parents Malcolm II and his NN wife * Spouse: Sigurd II...

10/23/2010

Ingibjörg Finnsdóttir MP (c.1030 - c.1069)

"Ingibiorg", "the Earls'-Mother. Ingebjørg Finnsdotter"

Ingibiorg Finnsdottir (Standard Old Norse: Ingibjörg Finnsdóttir) was a daughter of Earl Finn Arnesson and Bergljot Halvdansdottir (Halfdansdottir), a niece of the Norwegian Kings Saint Olaf and Harald...

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Ingibjörg Finnsdóttir MP (c.1030 - c.1069)

"Ingibiorg", "the Earls'-Mother. Ingebjørg Finnsdotter"

Ingibiorg Finnsdottir (Standard Old Norse: Ingibjörg Finnsdóttir) was a daughter of Earl Finn Arnesson and Bergljot Halvdansdottir (Halfdansdottir), a niece of the Norwegian Kings Saint Olaf and Harald...

10/23/2010

Anonym frille, Mother of Brusi, Sumarlidi & Einar MP (965 - 1000)

"Anonym frille", "Mother of Brusi & Sumarlidi & Einar Rangmunn", "Concubine #1 of (Sigurd ll) Hlodversson (Earl of Orkney)"

Anonymous mistress or partner of Sigurd, mother of his older sons Sumarlide, Bruse and Einar Rangmund (Wrymouth).The saga says:Sigurd married a daughter of the Scottish king Malcolm, and their son was ...

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Anonym frille, Mother of Brusi, Sumarlidi & Einar MP (965 - 1000)

"Anonym frille", "Mother of Brusi & Sumarlidi & Einar Rangmunn", "Concubine #1 of (Sigurd ll) Hlodversson (Earl of Orkney)"

Anonymous mistress or partner of Sigurd, mother of his older sons Sumarlide, Bruse and Einar Rangmund (Wrymouth).The saga says:Sigurd married a daughter of the Scottish king Malcolm, and their son was ...

10/23/2010

According to Orkneyinga Saga, died of trying on a poisoned shirt intended for his half-brother Paul "the Silent"."During the reign of the brothers Harald and Paul, a Christmas feast was arranged at Ear...

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According to Orkneyinga Saga, died of trying on a poisoned shirt intended for his half-brother Paul "the Silent"."During the reign of the brothers Harald and Paul, a Christmas feast was arranged at Ear...

10/22/2010

Paal "the Silent" Håkonsson MP (b. - aft.1137)

PAUL [II] Hakonsson "the Silent" (-after 1137). Orkneyinga Saga records that earl Hakon “had another son Paul…the Silent”[971]. He succeeded his father in [1126] as Joint Jarl of Orkney and Caithness, ...

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Paal "the Silent" Håkonsson MP (b. - aft.1137)

PAUL [II] Hakonsson "the Silent" (-after 1137). Orkneyinga Saga records that earl Hakon “had another son Paul…the Silent”[971]. He succeeded his father in [1126] as Joint Jarl of Orkney and Caithness, ...

10/22/2010

Hakon "The Imperious" Palson, Jarl of Orkney MP (bef.1070 - c.1126)

"Håkon Pålson.Haakon Paulsson", "Earl of Orkney", "Håkon 'The Imperious' Pålson", "Jarl of Orkney"

Hakon "The Imperious" Palson, Jarl of Orkney=* Orkneyöarna ligger ca 30 km norr om skotska fastlandet och är brittisk ögrupp och skotskt förvaltningsdistrikt. Av ett 70-tal öar är ca 20 bebodda. Ögrupp...

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Hakon "The Imperious" Palson, Jarl of Orkney MP (bef.1070 - c.1126)

"Håkon Pålson.Haakon Paulsson", "Earl of Orkney", "Håkon 'The Imperious' Pålson", "Jarl of Orkney"

Hakon "The Imperious" Palson, Jarl of Orkney=* Orkneyöarna ligger ca 30 km norr om skotska fastlandet och är brittisk ögrupp och skotskt förvaltningsdistrikt. Av ett 70-tal öar är ca 20 bebodda. Ögrupp...

10/22/2010

Erlend Thorfinsson, Jarl of Orkney and Caithness MP (c.1050 - c.1098)

"Erland"

Possibly a twin, as he and his brother were joint rulers and always mentioned together. __________ ERLEND Thorfinnsson (-in prison Trondheim [Nidaros] 1098, bur Trondheim). Orkneyinga Saga names ...

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Erlend Thorfinsson, Jarl of Orkney and Caithness MP (c.1050 - c.1098)

"Erland"

Possibly a twin, as he and his brother were joint rulers and always mentioned together. __________ ERLEND Thorfinnsson (-in prison Trondheim [Nidaros] 1098, bur Trondheim). Orkneyinga Saga names ...

10/22/2010

Paul Thorfinnsson, Earl of Orkney and Caithness=* Possibly a twin, as he and his brother were joint rulers and always mentioned together.* Jarl of Orkney and Caithness=Thorfinn & his wife Ragnhildr Hák...

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Paul Thorfinnsson, Earl of Orkney and Caithness=* Possibly a twin, as he and his brother were joint rulers and always mentioned together.* Jarl of Orkney and Caithness=Thorfinn & his wife Ragnhildr Hák...

10/22/2010

Ragnvald II Brusasson, Earl of Orkney MP (c.1000 - 1046)

"Rǫgnvaldr Orkneyjarl", "Ragnvald Brúsason", "Rögnvald Brusesson", "Bruesson", "Rognvald Orkneyjarl", "children converted to Christianity and took name of Brusee"

Ragnvald Brusasson (died 1046), son of Brusi Sigurdsson, was Earl of Orkney jointly with Thorfinn Sigurdsson from about 1037 onwards. His life is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga. Parents: Brusi Sigurds...

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Ragnvald II Brusasson, Earl of Orkney MP (c.1000 - 1046)

"Rǫgnvaldr Orkneyjarl", "Ragnvald Brúsason", "Rögnvald Brusesson", "Bruesson", "Rognvald Orkneyjarl", "children converted to Christianity and took name of Brusee"

Ragnvald Brusasson (died 1046), son of Brusi Sigurdsson, was Earl of Orkney jointly with Thorfinn Sigurdsson from about 1037 onwards. His life is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga. Parents: Brusi Sigurds...

10/22/2010

Thorfinn 'The Black' Sigurdsson, II Jarl of Orkney MP (c.1009 - c.1060)

"Thorfinn", "the Mighty", "the Black", "þórfinnr", "The Black", "called Thorfinn the Mighty[1]"

concerns== This Thorfinn is the same as Thorfnn "The Black" Sigurdsson (Orkenoyene) biography==Thorfinn (1009?–-c1064?), called Thorfinn the Mighty, was Earl of Orkney. Son of Earl Sigurd Hlodvirsson b...

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Thorfinn 'The Black' Sigurdsson, II Jarl of Orkney MP (c.1009 - c.1060)

"Thorfinn", "the Mighty", "the Black", "þórfinnr", "The Black", "called Thorfinn the Mighty[1]"

concerns== This Thorfinn is the same as Thorfnn "The Black" Sigurdsson (Orkenoyene) biography==Thorfinn (1009?–-c1064?), called Thorfinn the Mighty, was Earl of Orkney. Son of Earl Sigurd Hlodvirsson b...

10/22/2010

The saga says:Sigurd married a daughter of the Scottish king Malcolm, and their son was called Thorfin. Earl Sigurd had, besides, older sons; namely, Sumarlide, Bruse, and Einar Rangmund. >c) EINAR "Tu...

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The saga says:Sigurd married a daughter of the Scottish king Malcolm, and their son was called Thorfin. Earl Sigurd had, besides, older sons; namely, Sumarlide, Bruse, and Einar Rangmund. >c) EINAR "Tu...

10/22/2010

Einar, 'Wrymouth' Sigurdsson, Jarl of Orkney MP (c.989 - 1020)

"Einar Rangmunn", "Einar Wrymouth", "Wrymouth"

Sigurd left four sons: Brusi, Sumarlidi, Einar and Thorfinn, each of whom would also bear the title Earl of Orkney. >c) EINAR "Turf-Einar” . Orkneyinga Saga names “ Hallad , Hrollaug and the youngest E...

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Einar, 'Wrymouth' Sigurdsson, Jarl of Orkney MP (c.989 - 1020)

"Einar Rangmunn", "Einar Wrymouth", "Wrymouth"

Sigurd left four sons: Brusi, Sumarlidi, Einar and Thorfinn, each of whom would also bear the title Earl of Orkney. >c) EINAR "Turf-Einar” . Orkneyinga Saga names “ Hallad , Hrollaug and the youngest E...

10/22/2010

Brusi Sigurdsson, earl of Orkney MP (987 - c.1031)

"Bruse Sigurdsson", "Brusi Orkneyjarl", "Brusee", "Brusi /Sigurdsson/", "2nd Earl of Orkney"

Brusi Sigurdsson, Earl of Orkney== på Orknøy, sønn av Sigurd II Digre. Earl of Orkney Islands. På norrønt Brusi Sigurdsson, fornavnet i moderne tid fornorsket til Bruse. Sigurdsson (died 1030-1035) was...

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Brusi Sigurdsson, earl of Orkney MP (987 - c.1031)

"Bruse Sigurdsson", "Brusi Orkneyjarl", "Brusee", "Brusi /Sigurdsson/", "2nd Earl of Orkney"

Brusi Sigurdsson, Earl of Orkney== på Orknøy, sønn av Sigurd II Digre. Earl of Orkney Islands. På norrønt Brusi Sigurdsson, fornavnet i moderne tid fornorsket til Bruse. Sigurdsson (died 1030-1035) was...

10/22/2010

Sigurd "Digri/the Stout" Hlodvesson, Orkneyjarl MP (c.965 - 1014)

"Sigurd the Stout", "Sigurd Digre", "Sigurd Digri", "Sigurd Driga"

Sigurd 'Digri' Hlodvisson Orkneyjarl=* Parents: Hlodve Orkneyjarl and his wife* Spouse: Olith ingen Mael Coluim meic Cinaeda or Donada [Med Lands' explanation for the 'daughter of Malcolm not likely to...

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Sigurd "Digri/the Stout" Hlodvesson, Orkneyjarl MP (c.965 - 1014)

"Sigurd the Stout", "Sigurd Digre", "Sigurd Digri", "Sigurd Driga"

Sigurd 'Digri' Hlodvisson Orkneyjarl=* Parents: Hlodve Orkneyjarl and his wife* Spouse: Olith ingen Mael Coluim meic Cinaeda or Donada [Med Lands' explanation for the 'daughter of Malcolm not likely to...

10/22/2010

Hlodvir Thorfinnsson, Earl of Orkney MP (aft.945 - c.988)

"Hlöðvir Þorfinnsson", "Lodve", "Hlodvir", "Lodvar", "Lodver", "The Viking", "Hlodver", "Hlodver Thorfinnsson", "Earl of Orkney"

Regarding the inconsistencies on this profile:Sharon Doubell wrote, "It seems to me that they've been named with a lot of care to take into account patronymics and indeterminate possibilities. Suggest ...

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Hlodvir Thorfinnsson, Earl of Orkney MP (aft.945 - c.988)

"Hlöðvir Þorfinnsson", "Lodve", "Hlodvir", "Lodvar", "Lodver", "The Viking", "Hlodver", "Hlodver Thorfinnsson", "Earl of Orkney"

Regarding the inconsistencies on this profile:Sharon Doubell wrote, "It seems to me that they've been named with a lot of care to take into account patronymics and indeterminate possibilities. Suggest ...

10/22/2010

Ljot Thorfinnsson, sønn av Thorfinn Hausakljuv og Grelod DungadsdotterEINAR "Turf-Einar” . Orkneyinga Saga names “ Hallad , Hrollaug and the youngest Einar ” 797]. Snorre names "Hallad, the second Eina...

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Ljot Thorfinnsson, sønn av Thorfinn Hausakljuv og Grelod DungadsdotterEINAR "Turf-Einar” . Orkneyinga Saga names “ Hallad , Hrollaug and the youngest Einar ” 797]. Snorre names "Hallad, the second Eina...

10/22/2010

Håvard 'Season-Prosperous' Thorfinsson, Earl of Orkney and Caithness MP (c.918 - 981)

"Hávarðr Thorfinnsson", "Håvard Torfinnsen", "Season-Prosperous"

Håvard "Season-Prosperous" Torfinnsson (Thorfinnsson Earl of Orkney and Caithness) >c) EINAR "Turf-Einar” . Orkneyinga Saga names “ Hallad , Hrollaug and the youngest Einar ” 797]. Snorre names "Hallad...

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Håvard 'Season-Prosperous' Thorfinsson, Earl of Orkney and Caithness MP (c.918 - 981)

"Hávarðr Thorfinnsson", "Håvard Torfinnsen", "Season-Prosperous"

Håvard "Season-Prosperous" Torfinnsson (Thorfinnsson Earl of Orkney and Caithness) >c) EINAR "Turf-Einar” . Orkneyinga Saga names “ Hallad , Hrollaug and the youngest Einar ” 797]. Snorre names "Hallad...

10/22/2010