Harald Kesja (lit. Harald the Spear) (1080–1135) was the son of Eric I of Denmark and anti-king of Denmark. He acted as regent 1103–1104 for his father...
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Kesja is an Old Norse word that may refer to: a Viking weapon, probably a kind of polearm, used by Scandinavians during the Viking age Harald Kesja, a...
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died 1134) was a Danish prince. Bjørn was one of the 15 sons of Prince Harald Kesja. His mother was Ragnild Magnusdatter. Bjørn married Princess Katarina...
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Falster. When Lavard was murdered in 1131, Eric joined his half-brother Harald Kesja in a rebellion against the responsible king Niels of Denmark. Eric was...
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962 – 18 March 978 Several sons of Harald Kesja, some of which might have been minor, were murdered in 1135 Harald (son of Sigurd Munn & Kristin Sigurdsdatter)...
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II of Denmark Harald III of Denmark Harold Harefoot Harald Kesja Prince Harald of Denmark Harald Skrænk, pretender to the Danish throne, alleged illegitimate...
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pleas of his subjects, he would not be deterred. Eric appointed his son, Harald Kesja, and Bishop Asser as regents. Eric and Boedil and a large company traveled...
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Additionally, Eric's brother Harald Kesja and his sons revolted on the side of Niels and Magnus on the condition that Harald be elected co-king. Eric quickly...
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Haraldsborg (section Harald's fortress)
challenged children. According to Saxo Grammaticus, Haraldsborg was built by Harald Kesja. It was most likely a ring fortification with palisades. Saxo mentions...
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Sigrid Saxesdatter from Vik in Strinda, Trøndelag. Ragnild: Married Harald Kesja, Danish pretender and son of Danish king Eric Evergood. Tora: Married...
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