The Viking Herald

Thorkell the Tall, a legendary Viking chieftain, significantly impacted the early 11th-century England, leading daring raids and eventually becoming an earl under King Cnut's rule.

Thorkell the Tall: Jomsviking chief, Viking lord, and Jarl of East Anglia

A key military leader and literal kingmaker was the Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall. As formidable on the battlefield as in the dirty game of political machinations, Thorkell's legacy is as monumental as his physical stature.

2 years ago — History