Tormod Kark
Tormod Kark (Þormóðr Karkr) was a slave in Viking Era Norway. He appears in the saga Óláfs saga Tryggvasonar. [1]
Biography
His life was closely tied to Haakon Sigurdsson (c. 937 – 995). In 995, a quarrel broke out between Haakon and Olaf Tryggvason (ca 960 –1000) just as Olaf had arrived back in Norway. Hoping for a reward, Tormod Kark killed Haakon and brought his head to Olaf who would become king of Norway. The murder happened at Rimul in Melhus. However, as a punishment for betraying his lord, Kark was himself decapitated, and his head reputedly sat on a stake in Munkholmen alongside Haakon's head. The events are described in the Saga of king Olaf Tryggvason. [2] [3]
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References
- "Tormod Kark (935*-995)". trondheim.com. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- "Saga Olafs konúngs Tryggvasonar". Fornmanna sögur, Volum 10. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- "Olav Tryggvason". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
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