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References
- ↑ Downham, Clare (2007). Viking Kings of Britain and Ireland: The dynasty of Ívarr to A.D. 1014. Edinburgh, UK: Dunedin. pp. 80–81, 86. ISBN 978-1-906716-06-6.
- ↑ Downham, p. 87
