A tenth-century Norwegian king who ruled twice in Northumbria and earned two nicknames - Bloodaxe and Brother-Slayer - neither of which suggested a gentle touch with family or rivals.
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Eric Haraldsson held the throne of Norway for two years starting in 932, then lost it. A decade and a half later he surfaced in northern England, where he ruled Northumbria in two separate stints: 947 to 948, then 952 to 954. The nicknames stuck harder than the crowns - blóðøx in Old Norse, fratrum interfector in Latin - both pointing to the same reputation. He died around 954, having spent more time being expelled from kingdoms than sitting securely in them.
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