Torf-Einarr
Viking warlord, Earl of Orkney / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Einarr Rognvaldarson (fl. early 890s–c. 910), often referred to by his byname Torf-Einarr (sometimes anglicised as Turf-Einar), was one of the Norse earls of Orkney. The son of the Norse jarl Rognvald Eysteinsson and a concubine, his rise to power is related in sagas which apparently draw on verses of Einarr's own composition for inspiration. After battling for control of the Northern Isles of Scotland and a struggle with Norwegian royalty, Einarr founded a dynasty which retained control of the islands for centuries after his death.
Einarr Rognvaldarson | |
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Earl of Orkney | |
Title held | c. 895[1] to 910[2][3][4] or later[5] |
Predecessor | Hallad Rognvaldarson |
Successor | Arnkel, Erlend and Thorfinn Torf-Einarsson |
Native name | Torf-Einarr or Turf-Einar |
Died | c. 910[2] or 930s[5] |
Noble family | Norse Earls of Orkney |
Issue | Thordis, Arnkel, Erlend and Thorfinn |
Father | Rognvald Eysteinsson |
Mother | Unknown slave |
He is portrayed as a successful warrior and has various characteristics in common with the Norse God Odin but his historicity is not in doubt. The reasons for his nickname of "Turf" are not certain.