BattlefieldsBattle of Tankerness Fjord 1137
Medieval

Battle of Tankerness Fjord 1137

1137
Orkney, Scotland
Also known as: Orkney Earldom Succession Fight 1137
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Orkney, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Paul Hakonsson (Smooth-tongue)
Forces
Paul: c. 6–10 ships.
VS
Victor
Rognvald Kali Kolsson
Forces
Rognvald: c. 8–12 ships
Outcome
Rognvald wins Orkney earldom; Paul disappears
The Battle

History & Significance

Rognvald victory in Orkney waters secured him the earldom he had been promised by his father and led to his reign as the most celebrated of all Orkney earls, later canonised as Saint Rognvald.

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