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Eric Bloodaxe

10th-century Norwegian ruler

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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.

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Born
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Died
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Place of death
Stainmore wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Spouse
Gunnhild wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Northumbria (0947–0949)
  • Monarch of Norway (0931–0933)

Questions

When was Eric Bloodaxe born?
Eric Bloodaxe was born on 895.
What positions has Eric Bloodaxe held?
Positions held by Eric Bloodaxe include: King of Northumbria (0947–0949); Monarch of Norway (0931–0933).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Eric Bloodaxe · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q213791 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Coin of Eric Bloodaxe Norse king of York 952 954.jpg by PHGCOM (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Eric Bloodaxe". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eric-bloodaxe. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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