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1Kolbeinn Tumason — (1173–1208) fue un caudillo medieval y goði del clan Ásbirningar, que jugó un papel principal en el periodo de la guerra civil de la Mancomunidad Islandesa conocido como Sturlungaöld. Tumason era uno de los más notables y poderosos caudillos… …
2Sturlungar family clan — The Sturlungs (Icelandic: Sturlungar) were a powerful family clan in medieval mid 13th century Iceland, in the time of the Icelandic Commonwealth. Their story is partly told in Sturlunga saga, and members of the clan were significant participants …
3Ásbirningar family clan — The Ásbirnings were a powerful family clan in the medieval Icelandic Commonwealth. They dominated Skagafjörður in the 12th and 13th centuries until their last leader died in Haugsnesbardagi in 1246. The Ásbirnings were well known warriors and… …
4Haukdælir family clan — The Haukdælir were one of the family clans who controlled medieval Iceland during the period of the Icelandic Commonwealth. Their name is derived from Haukadalur (literally, Valley of the Hawks ). The Haukdælir traced their lineage to Ketilbjörn… …
5Svínfellingar family clan — The Svínfellings (or Svínfellingar) were a family clan in the medieval Icelandic Commonwealth. They ruled the Eastfjords of Iceland. Their forefather was Flosi, one of the Burners of Njal. Their name is derived from the clan s Svínafell homestead …
6Vatnsfirðingar family clan — The Vatnsfirðings (or Vatnsfirðingar) were one of the most influential family clans in 12th century Iceland during the period of the Icelandic Commonwealth. Their domain of influence was based around Ísafjörður.References* Árni Daníel Júlíusson,… …
7Kolbeinn Tumason — (1173 ndash; 1208) was a member of the Ásbirningar family clan, and was one of the most powerful chieftains ( goði ) in Iceland around the turn of the 12th century. His power was probably at its height around 1200 AD. Kolbeinn used his influence… …
8Old Covenant — For the theological use of Old Covenant, see Mosaic Covenant, Covenant (biblical) and Old Testament. The Old Covenant ( is. Gamli sáttmáli) was the name of the agreement which effected the union of Iceland and Norway. It is also known as… …
9Guðmundur Arason — (1161 March 16 1237) was an influential 12th and 13th century Icelandic saintly bishop who took part in increasing the powers of the Catholic Church in medieval Iceland. His story is recorded in several manuscripts, most notably Prestssaga… …
10Battle of Víðines — The Battle of Víðines was a conflict that took place between secular and clerical forces in early 13th century Iceland.The Catholic bishop Guðmundur Arason had defended the exclusive judicial powers of the Church over its own members, the clergy …
