Gryting, King of Orkdal: Biography, Facts and Career
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Gryting was, according to the Heimskringla, a king of Orkdal in the period leading up to Harald Fairhair's unification of Norway. He was the first leader in Trøndelag to make a stand against King Harald's ravaging of the country. At the Battle of Orkdal Gryting's men were defeated and Gryting taken prisoner. After this Gryting swore allegiance to king Harald.
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- Full name: Gryting, King of Orkdal
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q5612459
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Gryting was, according to the Heimskringla, a king of Orkdal in the period leading up to Harald Fairhair's unification of Norway.
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Gryting was, according to the Heimskringla, a king of Orkdal in the period leading up to Harald Fairhair's unification of Norway.
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