Eric Haraldsson (Old Norse: Eiríkr Haraldsson [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠ ˈhɑrˌɑldsˌson], Norwegian: Eirik Haraldsson; fl. c.930−954), nicknamed Bloodaxe (Old Norse: blóðøx [ˈbloːðˌøks], Norwegian: Blodøks) and Brother-Slayer (Latin: fratrum interfector), was a Norwegian king.

Feb 17, 2011 · Eric Bloodaxe is probably one of the best-known names in Viking history, at least in the British Isles. The favoured son of Harald Finehair, who was credited by the Viking sagas (composed mostly...

May 28, 2024 · Eric Bloodaxe (Old Norse Eiríkr blóðøx) was a son of King Harald Fairhair of Norway. His nicknames Bloodaxe and Brother Slayer were deserved.

Nov 2, 2023 · Dive into the tumultuous world of Eric Bloodaxe, a real-life Viking whose dramatic saga is as riveting as his fearsome name suggests. Explore the rivalries and power plays that etched his legacy in history.

Jul 27, 2024 · Eric Bloodaxe is remembered as a fierce and controversial Viking leader who left a lasting impact on the regions he conquered, both through his military campaigns and his tyrannical rule.

Dec 14, 2022 · This suspicious lack of historical or poetic record has led some scholars to believe that Eric Bloodaxe was indeed two people – one who was a King of Norway and another who was a Norse warrior that rose to prominence in the Anglo-Saxon realms of Northumbria.

Jan 16, 2019 · Eric Haraldsson, nicknamed Eric Bloodaxe, was a Norwegian ruler who lived during the 10th century. He is believed to have been the King of Norway, and later became the King of Northumbria.