David Haraldsson
Earl of Orkney
About David Haraldsson
Lived 1160 – 1214 (aged 53–54).
David Haraldsson was joint Earl of Orkney from 1206 to 1214.
David Haraldsson and his brother Jon Haraldsson were the sons of Harald Maddadsson with his second wife Hvarflod, daughter of Earl Máel Coluim of Moray. Jon and David became joint Earls of Orkney after the death of their father in 1206. David Haraldsson died of sickness in 1214, leaving Jon Haraldsson to rule alone.
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Who was David Haraldsson?
Earl of Orkney
When was David Haraldsson born?
David Haraldsson was born in 1160.
When did David Haraldsson die?
David Haraldsson died in 1214.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Haraldsson. https://biography.guide/david-haraldsson/
MLA: "David Haraldsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-haraldsson/.
Chicago: "David Haraldsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-haraldsson/.
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