Sitric Silkenbeard

king of Dublin

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Sitric Silkenbeard, also known as Sytrygg Óláfsson, was a king of the Hiberno-Scandinavian kingdom of Dublin in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. He was the son of Óláf Sihtricson, who was king of Dublin and Northumbria. Sitric's reign in Dublin was influenced by the powerful Irish king Brian Boru, who had established dominance over Ireland. After a defeat in 999, Sitric was reinstated as king of Dublin by Brian Boru, indicating a period of subordination to Brian's authority. Sitric was also involved in the significant Battle of Clontarf in 1014, where he led the forces of Dublin alongside the kingdom of Leinster and Viking allies against Brian Boru's army. While the battle's outcome is considered inconclusive, it marked a decline in Viking power in Ireland. Sitric retained control of Dublin until his death in 1042.12

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Battle of Clontarf
The kingdoms of Dublin and Leinster
…Dublin upon its defeated king, Sitric Silkenbeard (also known as Sytrygg Oláfsson), and within a few years he elevated Máel Mórda mac Murchada to the kingship of Leinster. As was common in medieval Europe, these political relationships were accompanied (and partly created) by familial ties. Key to this nexus was…
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…Dublin upon its defeated king, Sitric Silkenbeard (also known as Sytrygg Oláfsson), and within a few years he elevated Máel Mórda mac Murchada to the kingship of Leinster. As was common in medieval Europe, these political relationships were accompanied (and partly created) by familial ties. Key to this nexus was…
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