About Eirik of Hordaland
Eirik of Hordaland was a Norwegian monarch.
Eirik King of Hordaland (Old Norse: EirÃkr Konungr á HÇ«rðalandi) was a king of Hordaland, then a petty kingdom in western Norway, in the late 9th century. Eirik was the father of Gyda. Eirik led the first attack against Harald Fairhair at the Battle of Hafrsfjord. Defeated by Harald, Eirik fell; many of his allies were also killed in the battle.
In popular culture
Eirik is featured in the 2010 game Mount and Blade: Warband's Viking Conquest expansion as the lord of Hordaland.
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Who was Eirik of Hordaland?
Norwegian petty king
What was Eirik of Hordaland's occupation?
Eirik of Hordaland was a monarch.
What nationality was Eirik of Hordaland?
Eirik of Hordaland was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Eirik of Hordaland
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eirik of Hordaland. https://biography.guide/eirik-of-hordaland/
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