House of Olaf

The runestone DR 4 raised after Sigtrygg by his mother.

The House of Olaf was a dynasty which ruled Denmark or part of Denmark in the late 9th century and early 10th century.

  • Olof the Brash
  • Gyrd and Gnupa (sons of Olof)
  • Sigtrygg Gnupasson (son of Gnupa and Asfrid, Odinkar's daughter)

The existence of Gnupa and Sigtrygg is confirmed by the two Sigtrygg Runestones.

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