Skjalm Hvide

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Gender
Male
Birth1052
Death1 January 1113 (aged 61 years)
Family
Father:Toke Trylle
Children:Asser Rig Ebbe Skjalmsen
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Biography

Skjalm Hvide (born in the early 11th century, died 1113) is regarded as the founder of the Hvide clan, and one of the most influential and powerful chiefs in Denmark in the late Viking age and early medieval age. One of his most important strongholds was located in Jørlunde. He built the church in Jørlunde around the year 1100.

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