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Eric Bloodaxe

Eric Bloodaxe. Gianni Africano. Origins. “ Bloodaxe ” Refers to brothers killed Not iconic figure suggested. Sources. Latin and Norwegian accounts Eric of Norway = Eric Bloodaxe Tales/Info from Sagas Associated with father King Herald Fairhair. Scottish Invasion. Jarls of Jorkney

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Eric Bloodaxe

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  1. Eric Bloodaxe Gianni Africano

  2. Origins • “Bloodaxe” • Refers to brothers killed • Not iconic figure suggested

  3. Sources • Latin and Norwegian accounts • Eric of Norway = Eric Bloodaxe • Tales/Info from Sagas • Associated with father King Herald Fairhair

  4. Scottish Invasion • Jarls of Jorkney • Alliance – overseas expedition • England, Ireland, Hebrides

  5. Coming to Britain • Norse sagas only account – differ • Theodoricus -> welcomed by king Ehtelstan • HistoriaNorwegiæ ->flees to Britain • Haakon, baptized, northumbria

  6. Northumbria • Becomes King, major • Establishes heroic role • Chronologically confusing • Restored rule/peace

  7. Death • Driven out of Northumbria • Maccus son of Onlaf • Grand and honorable

  8. Modern Effects • Viking hero • Evil to wife • Short term success -> bad

  9. Bibliography • http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/bloodaxe_01.shtml • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bloodaxe • http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Eric+Bloodaxe http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-ErikBloodaxe.html • http://www.online-literature.com/thomas-carlyle/kings-of-norway/2/ • http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Eric_Bloodaxe

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