Helge Halfdansson (abt. 631)

Born about 0631 in Roskilde, Denmark [uncertain]

Ancestors

Descendants

Important Notice

Halga, Helgi, Helghe or Helgo was a legendary Danish king living in the early 6th century[1]. His name would in his own language (Proto-Norse) have been Hailaga translated as "dedicated to the gods". ^[1]

Biography

Helge king Halfdan's son ruled at that time over Leidre. He took Queen Yrsa prisoner and married her. Their son was Rolf Krake. It was revealed that Yrsa was actually Helge's daughter and she returned to her former huband. ^[2]

Previous biography

Helgi Halfdansson is said to have been born in Roskilde, Denmark about 555. ^{[citation needed]} The date of birth is an estimate. Other accounts indicate dates as early as 528.

Sex was indicated as being female however references to Helgi Halfdansson refer to "him" as being a legendary King of Denmark ^[3]

Parents

Said to be son of Halfdan "the Tall" Frodasson, King of Denmark

Marriage

Said to be Yrsa Hildi Helgisdotter, of Denmark b abt. 565 Jutland, Egtved, Vejle Municipality, Denmark.

Children

Said to have produced a child as the result of an incestuous relationship with his daughter

See: Halga, Helgi, Helghe or Helgo "legendary Danish king "

Ynglingasaga

Helge king Halfdan's son ruled at that time over Leidre. He took Queen Yrsa prisoner and married her. Their son was Rolf Krake. It was revealed that Yrsa was actually Helge's daughter and she returned to her former huband. ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Halga, Helgi, Helghe or Helgo "legendary Danish king ": Wikipedia
2. ↑ Snorri Sturluson: Sagas of the Norse Kings. Ynglingasaga Translated by Samuel Laing, revised by Peter Foote MA. Everyman's Library Dutton New York SBN 460 00847 1 Page 29
3. ↑ [https://www.geni.com/people/King-Of-Denmark-Helgi-Halfdansson-of-Denmark/5624606217270035679 King Of Denmark Helgi "Acutus" "Hvasse" Halfdansson, of Denmark Norwegian: King Of Denmark Helge Halvdansson, Konge av Skjelland] (Geni.com)
4. ↑ Snorri Sturluson: Sagas of the Norse Kings. Ynglingasaga Translated by Samuel Laing, revised by Peter Foote MA. Everyman's Library Dutton New York SBN 460 00847 1 Page 29

See Also

• Royal Line, The. Author: Albert F Schmuhl Publication: Orig. March, 1929 NYC, NY - Rev. March 1980

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