Person

Gyrd and Gnupa

joint kings in Denmark

b. 890 CE – d. 950 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Gyrd and Gnupa are kings of Denmark in the 10th century according to Sweyn II of Denmark and Adam of Bremen.

They are the sons of the Swedish chieftain Olof (or Olaf) the Brash who had conquered Denmark and they rule together according to Swedish tradition.

Moran, J. (2017). Gyrd and Gnupa. History Atlas. Retrieved 1 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/gyrd-and-gnupa/

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