Difference between revisions of "Paul Thorfinnson"
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[[Image:Paul_Thorfinnson_Fools_Rush_In.png|thumb|360px|Paul Thorfinnson in 1093]] | [[Image:Paul_Thorfinnson_Fools_Rush_In.png|thumb|360px|Paul Thorfinnson in 1093]] | ||
| − | '''Paul Thorfinnson''' was the son of [[Thorfinn]], and [[ | + | '''Paul Thorfinnson''' was the son of [[Thorfinn]] and [[Ingibjorg]]. With his elder brother, [[Erlend Thorfinnson]], Paul was Earl of Orkney. Paul was also the half-brother of [[Donnchad]] and [[Donald Canmore]], and the step-brother of [[Edward (Prince)|Edward]], [[Edmund]], [[Edelred]], [[Edgar]], [[Alexandair]], [[Mary (Princess)|Mary]], [[Edith]], and [[Dauid]]. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | Paul and Erlend declined to accompany their step-father, [[Canmore|Malcolm III]], to [[Northumberland|Northumbria]] in [[Timeline#995-1993|1093]], insisting they were needed at home in Orkney. ''([[Fools Rush In...|"Fools Rush In..."]])'' | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
* [[Fools Rush In...|"Fools Rush In..."]] (First Appearance) | * [[Fools Rush In...|"Fools Rush In..."]] (First Appearance) | ||
| + | * [[Fortune Favors the Brave...|"Fortune Favors the Brave..."]] (Mentioned Only) | ||
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==Real World Background== | ==Real World Background== | ||
| + | Paul and his brother Erlend fought alongside King Harald Hardraada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. | ||
| − | Paul and | + | Before their deaths in 1098, Paul and Erland were deposed as Earls of Orkney by King Magnus Olafsson, and the title was given to Magnus's son, [[Sigurd Magnusson]]. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:02, 1 August 2025
Paul Thorfinnson was the son of Thorfinn and Ingibjorg. With his elder brother, Erlend Thorfinnson, Paul was Earl of Orkney. Paul was also the half-brother of Donnchad and Donald Canmore, and the step-brother of Edward, Edmund, Edelred, Edgar, Alexandair, Mary, Edith, and Dauid.
History
Paul and Erlend declined to accompany their step-father, Malcolm III, to Northumbria in 1093, insisting they were needed at home in Orkney. ("Fools Rush In...")
Characteristics
Appearances
- "Fools Rush In..." (First Appearance)
- "Fortune Favors the Brave..." (Mentioned Only)
Real World Background
Paul and his brother Erlend fought alongside King Harald Hardraada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
Before their deaths in 1098, Paul and Erland were deposed as Earls of Orkney by King Magnus Olafsson, and the title was given to Magnus's son, Sigurd Magnusson.
See Also
- Paul and Erlend Thorfinnsson at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
