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Håkon Sigurdsson

c. 937–995 · 10th century · Also known as Haakon Jarl, Haakon Sigurdsson, Hákon Sigurðarson

Håkon Sigurdsson, known as Haakon Jarl, was Earl of Lade who ruled most of Norway from about 975 to 995 under the overlordship of Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, and later independently. A firm supporter of the old Norse gods, he defeated the Jomsvikings at the Battle of Hjörungavágr. He was killed in 995 as Olaf Tryggvason seized power in Norway.

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Earldom of Lade

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