Earls of Lade

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Ladejarlen (1930) by sculptor Harald Samuelsen (1881–1953) Statue located in Trondheim

The Earls of Lade (

jarls from Lade (Old Norse: Hlaðir), who ruled what is now Trøndelag and Hålogaland from the 9th century to the 11th century.[1]

The seat of the Earls of Lade was at

Trondheimsfjord, which was an important waterway in the Viking Age.[2][3]

According to

Harald I of Norway was a great commander but lacked a fleet. For that he was assisted by Håkon Grjotgardsson. In gratitude Harald made him the first earl of Lade.[4]

Notable Earls of Lade

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