Valtoke Gormsson
| Toke Gormsson | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 947-950 |
| Died | 986 Battle of Fýrisvellir, Uppsala |
| Issue |
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| House | House of Gorm |
| Father | Gorm the Old |
| Mother | Unknown |
Toke (also known as Valtoke) was said to be Earl of Vendsyssel and even King or Earl of Scania. He has a rune stone in Aars near Aars church which is called the Aars stone which reads: (Front) Asser placed this stone in memory of Valtóki, his lord. (Rear) The stone proclaims that it will stand here forever, and it will mark Valtóki's cairn. He was a son of Gorm the Old, but it has been said that he was an illegitimate child. He also had positions in the Kingdom of Denmark, as well as a son, named Asbjørn Tokesen. Toke died during Battle of Fýrisvellir, along with his son Asbjørn, who also fought in the battle.[1][2] Odinkar is also mentioned as a son of a "Toki, duke of Vendsyssel".[3]
References
- ^ Boye, Anette (15 June 2017). "Toke "Val-toke" Gormsen (Jelling)". Geni. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "Asbjørn Tokesen". Wedell-Wedellsborg - Juel. Swedenmark.eu. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ Adam of Bremen (22 January 2005). History of the Archbishops of Hamburg-Bremen. Translated by Tschan, Francis J.; Reuter, Timothy. New York: Columbia University Press. p. 89. ISBN 9780231500852.
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