Haakon Paulsson
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Haakon Paulsson (Old Norse: Hákon Pálsson; died 1123) was a Norwegian jarl who ruled the earldom of Orkney together with his cousin Magnus Erlendsson from 1105 to 1123. Their lives and times are recounted in the Orkneyinga saga, which was first written down in the early 13th century by an unknown Icelandic author.[1]
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Haakon Paulsson | |
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Earl of Orkney | |
Tenure | 1105–1123 |
Known for | Slaying of his cousin Magnus Erlendsson |
Born | Late 11th century |
Died | 1123 Orkney |
Spouse(s) | Helga Moddansdóttir |
Issue | Harald Haakonsson, Ingibjorg, Margaret, Paul Haakonsson |
Parents | Paul Thorfinnsson and Ragnhild (a daughter of Hakon Ivarsson) |
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