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Þórir Oddsson
Þórir is an Icelandic given name. It may refer to: *Þórir, mononym for 12th-century Norwegian Benedictine monk known as Theodoric the Monk *Þórir Georg Jónsson, Icelandic singer songwriter known by the pseudonym My Summer As A Salvation Soldier *Þórir Jökull Steinfinnsson (born ?), Icelandic 13th century warrior and possibly a skald *Þórir Ólafsson (born 1979), Icelandic handball player *Þórir Jónsson (born 1952), Icelandic former footballer *Þórir Þorbjarnarson (born 1998), Icelandic basketball player * Thorir (king), legendary ruler of Götaland; see King of the Geats * Thorir Hergeirsson (born 1964), Icelandic handball coach *Thorir Hund (AKA Þórir hundr, – after 1030), chief in Hålogaland *Tomrair Tomrair (died 848) was a ninth-century Viking active in Ireland. He is one of the first Vikings recorded by Irish sources. Tomrair is reported to have been killed at the Battle of Sciath Nechtain, a conflict in which twelve hundred Vikings were ... (died 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodoric The Monk
Theodoric the Monk (; also ''Tjodrik munk''; in Old Norse his name was most likely ''Þórir'') was a 12th-century Norwegian Benedictine monk, perhaps at the Nidarholm Abbey. He may be identical with either Bishop Thorfinn of Hamar, Tore of the Ancient Diocese of Hamar, Diocese of Hamar or Archbishop Tore Gudmundsson, of the Archdiocese of Nidaros who both went under the Latin name ''Theodoricus'' in the Abbey of St. Victor, Paris. Theodoric wrote a brief history of the kings of Norway in Latin, ''Historia de Antiquitate Regum Norwagiensium'' sometime between 1177 and 1188. The work covers Norwegian history from the reign of the 9th century King Haraldr hárfagri up to the death of King Sigurðr Jórsalafari in 1130. His work, which was dedicated to Archbishop Eystein Erlendsson of Nidaros (1161-1188), remains an important source to the oldest parts of Norway's modern-time history. In his work, Theodoricus left out the most recent period of Norwegian history. Theodoric states that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Summer As A Salvation Soldier
Þórir Georg Jónsson better known by his pseudonym My Summer As A Salvation Soldier is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, also known by the mononym Þórir. His first album ' was released in 2004 (as Þórir), it was recorded in just over two days. This was followed up by ''Anarchists Are Hopeless Romantics'' in 2005 (as My Summer As A Salvation Soldier). Both records were released on the 12 Tónar label. His third album entitled ''Activism'' was released in 2008. Beside these albums, he had some self-released EPs made available through his website. Þórir also plays guitar in several hardcore bands, such as Fighting Shit, Hrydjuverk, and Gavin Portland. He is also the lead singer of the punk band Deathmetal Supersquad. Jónsson is straight edge Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated as sXe or signified by XXX or simply X) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs in reaction to the punk subculture's e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þórir Jökull Steinfinnsson
Þórir jökull Steinfinnsson was an Icelandic 13th century warrior and possibly a skald. Overview Life Þórir was captured following the Battle of Örlygsstaðir, fought on August 21, 1238. He was executed along with five others, whose names are recorded in the Íslendinga saga, included in the Sturlunga saga. Also given are the names of the about fifty combatants who were killed on that day. Þórir’s executioner was a man allowed to perform the execution to avenge Þórir’s killing of his brother at the Battle of Bær, which occurred on April 28, 1237. Poem Þórir is known for a poem Poetry (from the Greek language, Greek word ''poiesis'', "making") is a form of literature, literary art that uses aesthetics, aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning (linguistics), meanings in addition to, or in ... he recited before his execution. References * Faulkes, Anthony (1993). ''What Was Viking Poetry For?''. University of Birmingham. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þórir Ólafsson
Þórir Ólafsson (born 28 November 1979) is an Icelandic handball coach and former player. Career Between 1999 and 2002 he played for Selfoss, after which he joined Haukar Hafnarfjörður. Here he won the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Icelandic championship. In 2005 he joined German Bundesliga team TuS N-Lübbecke. In 2011 he joined Polish KS Kielce, where he won the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Polish Championship and Cup. For the 2014-15 season he returned to Iceland and joined UMF Stjarnan Ungmennafélagið Stjarnan (, ), commonly known as Stjarnan (), is an Icelandic multi-sports club specialising in handball, football, basketball, volleyball and gymnastics located in Garðabær. Basketball Men's basketball As of the 2017–2 ... as player-assistant-coach. After a season at Stjarnan he returned to Selfoss. From 2022 to 2024 he was also the head coach of the team. References External links Profile at Vive Targi Kielce official website * 1979 births Living people Thori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þórir Jónsson
Þórir Jónsson (22 August 1926 – 1 July 2017) was an Icelandic alpine skier. He competed in two events in the 1948 Winter Olympics The 1948 Winter Olympics, officially known as the V Olympic Winter Games (; ; ; ) and commonly known as St. Moritz 1948 (; ), were a winter multi-sport event held from 30 January to 8 February 1948 in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The Games were the .... References 1926 births 2017 deaths Thorir Jonsson Alpine skiers at the 1948 Winter Olympics Thorir Jonsson Thorir Jonsson {{Iceland-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þórir Þorbjarnarson
Þórir Guðmundur Þorbjarnarson (born 26 May 1998) is an Icelandic professional basketball player for KR of the Úrvalsdeild karla. He played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nicknamed "Tóti Túrbó", he has won the Icelandic championship three times and the Icelandic Basketball Cup twice. Career Early career with KR (2014–2017) Þórir came up through the junior ranks of KR and played his first senior game, at the age of 16, on 7 December 2014, when he scored 31 points against Haukar-b in the Icelandic Basketball Cup. During the 2015–2016 season he was named the best young player of the first half of the season. He developed into a key player for KR during its 2017 championship run, averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, and was named the Úrvalsdeild Young Player of the Year after the 2016–17 season. Nebraska (2017–2021) In August 2017 Þórir joined the University of Nebraska. On 8 January 2020, he tied his career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of The Geats
Geatish kings (; ), ruling over the provinces of Götaland (Gautland/Geatland), appear in several sources for early Swedish history. Today, most of them are not considered historical. This list follows the generally accepted identification between the names ''Götar'' (Swedish language, modern Swedish), ''Gautar'' (Old Norse) and ''Geatas'' (Old English language, Old English), which is based both on tradition, literary sources and on etymology. However, unlike some translations it does not identify this tribe with the Goths. Both Old Norse and Old English records clearly separate the Geats from the Goths, while still depicting them as closely related to each other. From the Middle Ages until 1974, Monarchy of Sweden, Swedish monarchs claimed the title King of the Geats as "King of Sweden and Geats/Goths" or King of the Goths, "Rex Sweorum et Gothorum". Monarchy of Denmark, Danish monarchs used the similar title "King of the Goths" from 1362 until 1972. Legendary kings Some n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorir Hund
Thorir Hund (, Modern Norwegian: ''Tore Hund''; ) (born ca. 990) was one of the greatest chiefs in Hålogaland. Tore Hund was one of the leaders of the Stiklestad farmer faction opposing Norwegian King Olaf II of Norway, later named St. Olaf. He was reported to have been among the chieftains who killed the king in the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. He also served in the forces of King Canute the Great on several occasions."Tore Hund" '''' Background Thorir Hund was born at the beginning of the in Norwa ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomrair
Tomrair (died 848) was a ninth-century Viking active in Ireland. He is one of the first Vikings recorded by Irish sources. Tomrair is reported to have been killed at the Battle of Sciath Nechtain, a conflict in which twelve hundred Vikings were slain, battling the combined forces of Ólchobar mac Cináeda, King of Munster and Lorcán mac Cellaig, King of Leinster, in 848. Surviving accounts of Tomrair's demise accord him the Gaelic languages, Gaelic title ', making him the first earl noted by Irish sources. In fact, ' is the first Nordic loanword on record. Tomrair is also described as the ' of ', which could mean that he was either an heir or deputy to the King of '. The accounts of Tomrair's final fall are the earliest annalistic references to the office of '. The precise identity of the King of ', or even location of ''Laithlind'' itself, is uncertain. The context of Tomrair's fall is likewise uncertain. The year after his death, the King of ' is reported to have sent a force ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Masculine Given Names
Icelandic refers to anything of, from, or related to Iceland and may refer to: *Icelandic people *Icelandic language *Icelandic orthography *Icelandic cuisine See also * Icelander (other) * Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair * Icelandic horse, a breed of domestic horse * Icelandic sheep, a breed of domestic sheep * Icelandic Sheepdog, a breed of domestic dog * Icelandic cattle, a breed of cattle * Icelandic chicken, a breed of chicken {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
