Definition of Jarldom. Meaning of Jarldom. Synonyms of Jarldom

- Jarl is a rank of the nobility in Scandinavia. In Old Norse, it meant "chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead....
- William travelled to Copenhagen in 1422 to establish his claim to the Jarldom, but David Menzies was appointed instead, to rule as William's guardian...
- of Møre fl. 865–890 is sometimes credited with being the founder of the jarldom. By implication the Orkneyinga saga identifies him as such for he is given...
- The Earldom of Orkney was a Norse territory ruled by the earls (or jarls) of Orkney from the ninth century until 1472. It was founded during the Viking...
- by Paradox Interactive, Ivar is a playable character as leader of the Jarldom of the Suðreyjar in northwestern Scotland. His character in game is missing...
- Treaty of Perth. Orkney and Shetland continued to be ruled as autonomous Jarldoms under Norway until 1468, when King Christian I pledged them as security...
- the opportunity to ****ert his claims to the mainland part of the Orkney jarldom. He visited Caithness in person, and hanged the majority of the farmers...
- Cousland, a group of minor properties in Lothian. Although the Norwegian Jarldom of Orkney was not an inheritable position, successive appointments had...
- dynamic of Scandinavia, leading Erengisle to be ejected from the Jarldom in 1359. The Jarldom lay vacant until Valdamar's death, in 1375. Haakon chose Alexander...
- the opportunity to ****ert his claims to the mainland part of the Orkney jarldom. He visited Caithness in person and hanged the majority of the farmers...