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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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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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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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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the son of Harald Kesja and thus nephew of King Eric II of Denmark. He seems to have been the only one who escaped Eric II's murder of Harald and his sons...
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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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