Skogul Toste
Skoglar Toste was a viking from Westrogothia. According to Snorri Sturluson, he was the father of Sigrid the Haughty. He is mentioned in several sagas, such as Heimskringla, and is said to have been the first to demand danegeld, in 970.
His name skoglar, skauglar or skagul is due to his experience in battle (skagul is one of the many names for battle in Old Norse).
The runestone of danegelds in England. The first one is Toste, the second is Torkel and the third is Canute the Great".
Children according to the sagas
- Ulf Tostesson jarl.
- Sigrid the Haughty, queen of Sweden.
