# Halfdan the Old

_Norwegian king in mythology_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Halfdan the Old was an ancient, legendary king from whom descended many of the most notable lineages of legend. A second Halfdan the Old is the purported great-grandfather of Ragnvald Eysteinsson.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 450 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13581242#P569))
- **Occupation:** skald; Germanic kingship; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13581242#P106))
- **Positions held:** Caudillo; Monarch of Denmark ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13581242#P39))

## Questions

**When was Halfdan the Old born?**  
Halfdan the Old was born on 450.

**What positions has Halfdan the Old held?**  
Positions held by Halfdan the Old include: Caudillo; Monarch of Denmark.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Halfdan the Old](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfdan_the_Old) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q13581242](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13581242) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Halfdan the Old". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/halfdan-the-old. Retrieved 5 November 2026.