Thorbjorn Thorsteinsson

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Thorbjorn Thorsteinsson (

Thorbjorn was married to the sister of

In 1158, Thorbjorn was outlawed by Rognvald for murdering one of his retainers. He placed his faith in his friendship with Harald, but the two Earls had recently become allies, and Thorbjorn was in a very dangerous position. He attempted to resolve it by ambushing and assassinating Ranald, but Harald had him put to death.[1]

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