Sven Rosborn
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Sven Gunnar Rosborn is a Swedish archaeologist, historian and writer best known for his contributions to the archaeology of the Viking Age in the province of Scania and for his leadership of archaeolo
Sven Rosborn
Jomsvikings
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The Jomsvikings were a legendary order of Viking mercenaries or conquerors of the 10th and 11th centuries. Though reputed to be staunchly dedicated to the worship of the Old Norse gods, they would all
Storm in Hjørungavåg (1899) by Gerhard Munthe
Jomsvikings fighting in a hail storm at the Battle of Hjörungavágr
The Sjörup Runestone in Sjörup, Sweden, is generally associated with the Jomsviking attack on Uppsala, the Battle of the Fýrisvellir. It says:Saxi placed this stone in memory of Ásbjörn Tófi's/Tóki's son, his partner. He did not flee at Uppsala, but slaughtered as long as he had a weapon.
After the Battle of the Fýrisvellir, by Mårten Eskil Winge (1888)