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     Aslak Eriksson (?) married Sigurd Svendsdatter (?) in 1015.¹

Aslak Eriksson (?) died in 1028.¹

     Sigurd Svendsdatter (?) married Aslak Eriksson (?), son of Erling Skjalgsson (?) and Astrid Tryggvesdatter (?), in 1015.¹

Sigurd Svendsdatter (?) died in 1016.¹

     Sven Askelsson (?) married Ragnhild (?) Princess of Denmark, daughter of Svend II Ulfssen (?) King of Denmark.¹

     Ragnhild Erlingsdotter (?) married Thorberg Arnesson (?) of Giske, son of Arne Arnmodsson (?) and Tora Torsteindatter (?).¹

     Edla (?) and Olaf III "Skotkonung" (?) King of Sweden were associated.² GAV-29.

; a Wend.¹

     Alvhild/Elfhildis (?) died after 1047.³
     ; Per Med Lands:
     "[St] OLAV Haraldson (maybe posthumously 995-killed in battle Stiklestad 29 Jul 1030, bur in a sandbank in the river at Trondheim, transferred to St Clement's church later transformed into Trondheim Cathedral). Snorre records the birth of Olav son of Harald "Grenske" & his wife in Summer 995, implying that he was born after his father was killed[249]. The Historia Norwegie names "Olauum perpetuum regem Norwegie" as son of "Haroldum Grensca" & his wife[250]. According to William of Jumièges, Olav was christened [998] at Rouen[251]. He defeated Erik Haakonsson Ladejarl Regent of Norway at Nesjar[252] and succeeded in imposing himself 1016 as OLAV II King of Norway. The Gwentian Chronicle records that "Eulaf came to the island of Britain…to Menevia…and devastated Dyved" in 1021[253]. He reunified Norway, by incorporating the interior eastern parts of the country and the Vik area. He imposed a feudal system of administration modelled on Normandy, where he had spent time in his youth. The heads of the major farming families entered his service as vassals ("lendmenn") in return for receiving revenues from royal farms and a share of fines imposed by the courts. He completed the process of Christianisation of Norway, became head of the church in Norway and appointed a national bishop, placed under the supervision of the Archbishop of Bremen. Ecclesiastical administration was organised under an Act passed by a national meeting ("riksting") in 1024. In alliance with Sweden, King Olav defeated Knud King of Denmark in a naval battle off Scania. However, his Swedish allies deserted him, and revolt broke out against him in Norway. He was forced into exile in 1028 by King Knud, who imposed himself as king of Norway. Olav sought refuge in Russia with his brother-in-law Iaroslav Grand Prince of Kiev. He was defeated and killed on his return to Norway in 1030. Adam of Bremen records that King Olav died "IV Kal Aug" and that he reigned 12 years[254]. Soon after his death he was seen as a national hero, and considered a saint.
     "m (Feb 1019) ASTRID Olofsdottir, illegitimate daughter of OLOF "Skotkoning" King of Sweden & his mistress ---. Snorre names "Emund, Astrid, Holmfrid" as the children of King Olof by his concubine Edla, specifying that Astrid was brought up in West Gautland in the house of Egil[255]. Adam of Bremen records that the wife of Olav King of Norway was "rege Sueonum…filiam"[256]. The Historia Norwegie records that Olav married "soror Margarete" after his betrothal to the latter was terminated by her marriage to "rex Iarezlafus de Ruscia"[257]. Snorre records the marriage of King Olav and "Astrid, daughter of the Swedish king Olaf"[258]. Her marriage was arranged to appease Swedish opposition to King Olav II's recently assumed rule. She remained in Sweden with her daughter when her husband left for Russia[259].
     "Mistress (1): ALVHILD [Elfhildis], daughter of --- (-after 1047). Snorre names "Alfhild…the king's slave-woman…of good descent"[260]. According to William of Malmesbury, she was English and captured by the Norwegians. Morkinskinna records that King Magnus´s mother grieved for her son when he died[261]."
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Reference: Genealogics cites: Europäische Stammtafeln, Band II, Frank Baron Freytag von Loringhoven, 1975, Isenburg, W. K. Prinz von. 75.² GAV-34. She and Saint Olaf II Haraldsson "The Stout" (?) King of Norway were associated before 1024; Mistress.^4,3,2

     GAV-31.

     Maria (?) of Norway died in 1066.¹

     Gunhild Sigurdsdatter (?) married Kattil Kalf (?) of Ringenes.^1,2

      ; Gunhild; m.ca 1025 Kattil Kalf, of Ringenes.¹

     Ingerid Sigurdsdottir (?) av Ringerike married Nevstein/Nefstein Stallare (?)^1,2,6

     Reference: Genealogics cites: Heimskringla.²

     Nevstein/Nefstein Stallare (?) married Ingerid Sigurdsdottir (?) av Ringerike, daughter of Sigurd Halfdansson Syr (?) King of Ringeringe and Asta Gudbrandsdatter (?).^1,3,2

     Reference: Genealogics cites: Heimskringla.²

     Gudrun Nevsteinsdottir (?) married Skuli Tostesson Kongsfostre (?), son of Tostig/Toste Godwinson (?) Earl of Northumbria.^1,5,2

     Reference: Genealogics cites: Heimskringla.²

     Skuli Tostesson Kongsfostre (?) married Gudrun Nevsteinsdottir (?), daughter of Nevstein/Nefstein Stallare (?) and Ingerid Sigurdsdottir (?) av Ringerike.^1,2,5

      ; Leo van de Pas cites: Morkinskinna 2000, Cornell University Press.³

     Halfdan"Hvide/the White" Haaleg (?) died after 915 at Estonia (now); Killed in battle.²
      ; Per Med Lands:
     "HALFDAN "Hvide/the White" (-killed in battle Estonia after [915]). Snorre names "the eldest Guthorm, Halfdan "the Black" and Halfdan "the White"…twins and Sigfrod…fourth" as the four sons of King Harald and his wife Asa[69]. Under his father's division of territories, the land north of Trondheim was granted to Halfdan "the Black", Halfdan "the White" and Sigröd[70]. Halfdan "the White" was killed in battle in Eistland [Estonia], fighting alongside his brother Halfdan the Black[71], dated from the chronology of the passages to after his father's division of territories."
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      ; Per Med Lands:
     "GUDRÖD Ljome . Snorre names "Sigurd Hrise…Halfdan Haleg, Gudrod Ljome and Ragnvald Rettilbeine" as the four sons of King Harald and his wife Snæfrid, recording that Gudröd requested his foster-father Thjodolf of Hvin to intercede with their father on their behalf[100]. The Historia Norwegie names "Guthrodus" as seventh son of "Haraldus Comatus"[101]. He seized Möre after murdering Jarl Ragnvald but was expelled by his father and sent to Agder[102]. Orkneyinga Saga records that “Halfdan Long-Leg and Gudrod Gleam, King Harald´s sons by Snæfrid” attacked “Earl Rognvald of More, killed him and assumed his authority”, but that Gudröd “gave himself up to his father”[103]. Under his father's division of territories, Ringerike, Hadeland, Thoten and their dependencies were granted to his sons by Snæfrid[104]. His boat was lost in a storm while he was travelling north to Rogaland while visiting his foster-father Thjodolf in Hvin[105]."
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      ; Per Med Lands:
     "RAGNVALD Rettilbein. Snorre names "Sigurd Hrise…Halfdan Haleg, Gudrod Ljome and Ragnvald Rettilbeine" as the four sons of King Harald and his wife Snæfrid[106]. The Historia Norwegie names "Rogualdus Recilbein" as ninth son of "Haraldus Comatus", recording that he was reared by a sorceress "in prouincia Hatlandia" and became skilled in the same art[107]. Under his father's division of territories, Ringerike, Hadeland, Thoten and their dependencies were granted to his sons by Snæfrid[108]. He "allowed himself to be instructed in the arts of witchcraft and became an area warlock", being burned in his house as punishment by his half-brother Erik on the orders of their father who was "a hater of all witchcraft"[109]. According to the Historia Norwegie, he was reputedly drowned "in Hatlandia" on the orders of his father[110].
     "m ---. The name of Ragnvald's wife is not known."
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      ; Per Med Lands:
     "RING. Snorre names (in order) "Dag, Hring, Gudrod Skiria and Ingigerd" as the children of King Harald and his wife Alvhild[114]. Under his father's division of territories, Hedemark and Gudbrandsdal were granted to Dag, Hring and Ragnar[115].
     "m ---. The name of Ring's wife is not known."
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      ; Per Med Lands:
     "DAG. Snorre names (in order) "Dag, Hring, Gudrod Skiria and Ingigerd" as the children of King Harald and his wife Alvhild[112]. Under his father's division of territories, Hedemark and Gudbrandsdal were granted to Dag, Hring and Ragnar[113]."
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     Ragnvald Eriksson (?) died circa 940; murdered.¹

     Gorm Eriksson (?) died before 960; killed in battle.¹

     Guttorm Eriksson (?) died before 960; killed in battle.¹

     Harald Eriksson Graufell (?) King of Norway died in 970; killed in battle.¹