Olof the Brash
| Olaf the Brash | |
|---|---|
| Legendary kings of Denmark | |
| Reign | c. 900 |
| Predecessor | Helgi |
| Successor | Gyrd and Gnupa |
| Born | 9th century |
| Religion | Norse paganism |
Olaf, according to the Danish king Sweyn Estridson and Adam of Bremen, was a Swedish chieftain who conquered Denmark c. 900 and founded the House of Olaf. He may have overthrown king Helgi, mentioned by Adam of Bremen.[1]
He had the sons Gyrd and Gnupa, who ruled together according to Swedish tradition. Gnupa had the son Torkel Knutsson and Sigtrygg Gnupasson who is mentioned on the two Sigtrygg Runestones (DR2 and DR4) erected by his mother after his death.
References
- ↑ Sawyer, P. (2002). Da Danmark blev Danmark: fra ca. 700 til 1050. Gyldendal og Politikens Danmarkshistorie (in Danish). Gyldendal. p. 218. ISBN 978-87-89068-23-7. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
Derfor har man hævdet, at Gnupa tilhørte et svensk dynasti; men Asfrid rejste en anden sten i Hedeby til minde om Sigtryg, ... Olaf "fra Sverige" og hans søn Gnupa Man ved ikke mere om Helge, Olaf og Gurd end Adam fortæller, men Gnupa ...
This article is issued from
Wikipedia.
The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike.
Additional terms may apply for the media files.