Halfdan the Black
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Summary
Halfdan the Black was born on 810[1] in Vestfold[2]. He died on 860[3] in Randsfjorden[4]. He worked as a king[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,425 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 830[7], 823[8]
- Date of death: 870[9], 863[10]
- Father: Gudrød the Hunter[11]
- Mother: Åsa Haraldsdóttir[12]
- Spouse: Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter[13], Ragnhild Haraldsdatter[14]
- Child: Harald Fairhair[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Yngling[17]
- Noble title: king[18]
- Commons category: Halfdan the Black[19]
- Cause of death: drowning[20]
- Residence: Norway[21]
- Given name: Halvdan[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[24]
- Nickname: le Noir[25], Svarte[26]
- Sibling: Olaf Geirstad-Alf[27]
- Patronym or matronym: Q141632501[28]
Why It Matters
Halfdan the Black has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Halfdan the Black born?
Halfdan the Black's place of birth was Vestfold[2].
Where did Halfdan the Black die?
Halfdan the Black died in Randsfjorden[4].
Who were Halfdan the Black's parents?
Halfdan the Black's father was Gudrød the Hunter[11]. Halfdan the Black's mother was Åsa Haraldsdóttir[12].
Who was Halfdan the Black married to?
Halfdan the Black's spouses include Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter[13] and Ragnhild Haraldsdatter[14].
What did Halfdan the Black do for work?
Halfdan the Black worked as a king[5].