Succession
Succeeds as King of Norway. Kills 7 of his 8 brothers to secure the throne
Role range: 0928-0933
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Eirik I Bloodaxe Biography and Timeline
Follow Eirik I Bloodaxe through 10 dated historical records for Norway.
Eirik I Bloodaxe, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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928–954Years on this page
928
935
Abdication
Despised for his cruelty & defeated by his half brother Haakon
Role range: 0928-0933
947
Succession
Succeeds as King of Norway
Role range: 0928-0935
948
Abdication
Removed from power by the Northumbrians
Role range: 0928-0935
Battle of Castleford
Inflicts some casualties on Eadreds retreating forces
Role range: 0928-0935
Capture of York
Captures York for the Vikings
Role range: 0928-0935
950
Rule of Northumbria
Rules Nortumbria
Role range: 0928-0935
954
Death of Eirik I Bloodaxe
Death of Eirik I Bloodaxe
Role range: 0928-0935
Rebellion of Northumbria
Northumbria rebels & kills Eirik I Bloodaxe
Role range: 0928-0935
Rebellion of Northumbria
Northumbria rebels & kills Eirik I Bloodaxe
Role range: 0928-0935
Records, sources and methodology
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