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Halfdan the Mild



         


Halfdan the Mild was the son of king Öystein Halfdansson, of the House of Yngling and he succeeded his father as king, according to Heimskringla.

He was said to be generous in gold but to starve his men with food. He was a great warrior who often pillaged and gathered great booty.

His wife was Liv the daughter of king Dag of Westmare. Halfdan the Mild died of illness in his bed.

He was inherited by his son Gudröd the Hunter.





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