Eyvind Kelve

Norwegian Pagan martyr
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IntroNorwegian Pagan martyr
PlacesNorway
Martyr
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth965
Death995
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Biography

Eyvind Kelve (c. 965 – May 6, 995) was a Norwegian pagan martyr, killed on orders of King Olav Tryggvason for refusing to give up his pagan beliefs. He was tortured and drowned.

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