# Eiríkr Hákonarson

_Earl of Lade, ruler of Norway and earl of Northumbria_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Erik Hakonsson, also known as Eric of Hlathir or Eric of Norway, 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 Cnut.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 964 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017#P569))
- **Died:** 1024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kingdom of Northumbria ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017#P27))
- **Spouse:** Gyda Svendsdatter ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017#P26))
- **Positions held:** regent ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017#P39))

## Questions

**When was Eiríkr Hákonarson born?**  
Eiríkr Hákonarson was born on 964.

**What positions has Eiríkr Hákonarson held?**  
Positions held by Eiríkr Hákonarson include: regent.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eiríkr Hákonarson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eir%C3%ADkr_H%C3%A1konarson) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q29017](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29017) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sigurd faar grid av eirik jarl.jpg by Christian Krohg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sigurd_faar_grid_av_eirik_jarl.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Eiríkr Hákonarson". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eirikr-hakonarson. Retrieved 12 November 2026.