Eric Bloodaxe
10th-century Norwegian ruler
About Eric Bloodaxe
Lived 895 – 954 (aged 58–59). Eric Bloodaxe was a Norwegian.
Eric Haraldsson ( , ; c.930−954), nicknamed Bloodaxe ( , ) and Brother-Slayer , was a Norwegian king. He ruled as King of Norway from 932 to 934, and twice as King of Northumbria: from 947 to 948, and again from 952 to 954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Bloodaxe?
10th-century Norwegian ruler
When was Eric Bloodaxe born?
Eric Bloodaxe was born in 895.
When did Eric Bloodaxe die?
Eric Bloodaxe died in 954 in Stainmore.
What nationality was Eric Bloodaxe?
Eric Bloodaxe was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Bloodaxe. https://biography.guide/eric-bloodaxe/
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