Changes: Thorkell

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Jarl Thorkell (Old Norse: Þorke(ti)ll inn hávi), also known as Thorkell "the Tall," is a Viking jarl from Norway.

Biography

Season 6

Jarl Thorkell arrives in Tamdrup for the moot to elect a king of all Norway. He does not approve of limiting his power or of making Bjorn King of Norway. At the moot he casts his cote in favor of King Harald. Despite this, Harald mistrusts Thorkell. He explains that Thorkell had betrayed his entire family to reach his position. Harald anticipates that Thorkell will turn against him eventually and is prepared to make a show of force on him.

During the Battle for Vestfold, Thorkell answers Harald's summons. He is killed during the battle.

In History

Jarl Thorkell seems to be based on the historical figure Thorkell the Tall, also known as Thorkell the High. He was the chief commander of the Jomsvikings, an elite order of Viking mercenaries and conquerors in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Trivia

The series uses the Icelandic pronunciation of his name, where the double "l" is pronounced "tl."

Appearances

Season six appearances
New Beginnings	The Prophet	Ghosts, Gods, and Running Dogs	All The Prisoners	The Key
Death and the Serpent	The Ice Maiden	Valhalla Can Wait	Resurrection	The Best Laid Plans
King of Kings	All Change	The Signal	Lost Souls	All At Sea
The Final Straw	The Raft of the Medusa	It's Only Magic	The Lord Giveth	The Last Act

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 {{Infobox_character
-|actor = Fredrik Hiller
+|actor = [[Fredrik Hiller]]
-|image = Thorkellthehigh.png
+|image = [[File:584885.jpg]]
-|fullname = Thorkell
+|fullname = *Thorkell
-|status = Deceased
+|status = *Deceased
-|deathway = Killed by [[Rus]] Soldiers
+|deathway = *Killed by [[Rus]] Soldiers
-|origin = Norway
+|origin = *[[Norway]]
-|allegiance = [[Harald]]
+|allegiance = *Prince [[Olaf]] <br>
+*[[Bjorn]] <small>(formerly)</small><br>
-|AKA = The Tall
+*[[Harald]] <small>(formerly)</small>
-|livelihood = Warlord
+|AKA = *Thorkell "the Tall"
-|title = Jarl
+|livelihood = *Jarl <small>(formerly)</small><br>
-|siblings = [[Hemming]]
+*[[Viking]] Warrior
-|first = "[[The Key]]"
+|title = *Jarl <small>(formerly)</small>
-|last = "[[The Best Laid Plans]]"
-|mentioned = [[Valhalla Can Wait]]
+|first = ''[[The Key]]''
+|last = ''[[The Best Laid Plans]]''
+|mentioned = ''[[Valhalla Can Wait]]''
 |epcount = 3
+|name=Thorkell|deatheptime=*''[[The Best Laid Plans]]''|abode=*[[Norway]]|seasons=[[Season 6]]}}'''Jarl Thorkell''' (Old Norse: ''Þorke(ti)ll inn hávi''), also known as '''Thorkell "the Tall,"''' is a [[Viking]] [[Earl|jarl]] from [[Norway]].
-}}'''Thorkell''' is a Viking Jarl in Norway who arrives to the moot in [[Tamdrup]] to vote for a king for all Norway. He doesn't approve of limiting his power in his hold or making [[Bjorn]] his king. At the moot, he cast his vote in favor of King [[Harald]] 'Finehair'. Despite this, Harald mistrusts Thorkell, citing that Thorkell has betrayed his entire family to reach his position. Harald anticipates that Thorkell will turn against him eventually and prepares to make a show of force upon him.
+== Biography ==
+=== [[Season 6]] ===
+Jarl Thorkell arrives in [[Tamdrup]] for the moot to [[King Election at Tamdrup|elect a king]] of all Norway. He does not approve of limiting his power or of making Bjorn King of Norway. At the moot he casts his cote in favor of King Harald. Despite this, Harald mistrusts Thorkell. He explains that Thorkell had betrayed his entire family to reach his position. Harald anticipates that Thorkell will turn against him eventually and is prepared to make a show of force on him.
+During the [[Battle for Vestfold]], Thorkell answers Harald's summons. He is killed during the battle.
+== In History ==
+Jarl Thorkell seems to be based on the historical figure Thorkell the Tall, also known as Thorkell the High. He was the chief commander of the Jomsvikings, an elite order of Viking mercenaries and conquerors in the 10th and 11th centuries.
+== Trivia ==
+* The series uses the Icelandic pronunciation of his name, where the double "l" is pronounced "''tl''."
 ==Appearances==
 {{S6Appearances|no|no|no|no|yes|yes|no|no|no|yes}}
+<br />
-==Trivia==
-* Thorkell is loosely based on Þorkell inn hávi, a Scanian Jarl and mercenary leader.
-* The show uses Icelandic pronunciation for his name, where double "l" is pronunced as "tl". In other Scandinavian languages and in Old Norse, it is not.
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 [[Category:Male Characters]]