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King Eirik

Both the Danish king Eirik and Archbishop Assur warned Konungahella to guard against Vindland raiders, but the townspeople ignored the warnings.

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Both the Danish king Eirik and Archbishop Assur warned Konungahella to guard against Vindland raiders, but the townspeople ignored the warnings. (Heimskringla, Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 10. The Rise Of War In Konungahella.)

King Eirik and his army advanced against the town; and some of his men hastened after Thjostolf and his troop (Heimskringla, Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 4. The Town Of Oslo Burnt.)

Heimskringla

  • attestation: Both the Danish king Eirik and Archbishop Assur warned Konungahella to guard against Vindland raiders, but the townspeople ignored the warnings. (Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 10. The Rise Of War In Konungahella.)

    "The Danish king Eirik and the Archbishop Assur, both sent notice to Konungahella to keep watch on their town; and said the Vindland people had a great force on foot"

  • attestation: King Eirik and his army advanced against the town; and some of his men hastened after Thjostolf and his troop (Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 4. The Town Of Oslo Burnt.)

    "King Eirik and his army advanced against the town; and some of his men hastened after Thjostolf and his troop."

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