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Kalv Arnesson

c. 990 to c. 1051

Kalv Arnesson, c. 990 to c. 1051, is the Giske son who led the farmers' army against Olaf the Holy at Stiklestad in 1030, while his brothers stood on the king's side. He sat at Egge near Steinkjer in Trøndelag. In 1035 he travelled to Gardarike (Kievan Rus'), today's Russia, and brought Olaf's son Magnus home as king. He ended in exile in Orkney and fell in Harald Hardrada's service on Funen in Denmark.

Son of Arne Arnmodsson at Giske. He sat at Egge near Steinkjer in Trøndelag. He led the farmers' army against King Olaf the Holy at Stiklestad in 1030. Five years later he travelled to Gardarike (Kievan Rus'), today's Russia, and brought Olaf's son Magnus home as king. He ended in exile in Orkney and fell in the service of King Harald Hardrada on Funen in Denmark.

Parents: Arne Arnmodsson

Source

Snorre; Morkinskinna; Orknøyinga saga