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Sitric Silkbeard

c. 970–1042 · 11th century · Also known as Sihtric Silkbeard, Sigtrygg Silkbeard

Sitric Silkbeard was a Norse-Gaelic king of Dublin from about 989 to 1036. He allied with Leinster against Brian Boru, and his side was defeated at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, although Dublin itself was not taken. He minted Dublin's first coins and founded Christ Church Cathedral around 1030.

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Kingdom of Dublin

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Sitric Silkbeard. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sitric-silkbeard
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