Sweyn Haakonsson
Sweyn Haakonsson
Sweyn Haakonsson was an earl of the house of Hlaðir and co-ruler of Norway from 1000 to c. 1015. He was the son of earl Hákon Sigurðarson. He is first mentioned in connection with the battle of Hjörungavágr, where the Heimskringla says he commanded 60 ships. After the battle of Svolder in the year 1000, Sveinn became co-ruler of Norway with his half-brother, Eiríkr Hákonarson. After Eiríkr went to England in 1014, Sveinn was co-ruler with Hákon Eiríksson. In 1015, Óláfr Haraldsson arrived in Norway and claimed the throne. He defeated Sveinn and his allies in the battle of Nesjar. Sveinn retreated to Sweden, intending to muster a force to retake Norway but he died of an illness before he could return.
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Date of Birth
November 30th, 0999
Age
1025
Date of Death
January 1st, 1016
Died Aged
16
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Hákon Sigurðsson
Father
Gunnhildr Sveinsdóttir
Daughter
Eric Haakonsson
Brother
Aud Haakonsdottir of Lade
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