About Sölve
Sölve was an explorer and condottiero.
Sölve was a sea-king who conquered Vendel-period Sweden by burning the Swedish king Eysteinn to death inside his hall.
Primary sources Ynglingatal Ynglinga saga (part of the Heimskringla)
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Who was Sölve?
Viking pirate chieftain, re del mare
What was Sölve's occupation?
Sölve was an explorer and condottiero.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sölve. https://biography.guide/solve/
MLA: "Sölve." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/solve/.
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