The Jarls of Lade (Ladejarler) or Old Norse Hlaðir were a dynasty of Norwegian rulers, who ruled Trøndelag and Hålogaland from the 9th century to the 11th century. [1]
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Traditionally the Lade farm in Trondheim (Lade Storgård i Trondheim) was the seat of the Jarls of Lade. The historic Lade farm was located in the eastern part of Trondheim, bordering the Trondheimsfjord, an important waterway dating in the Viking Age.[2]
According to Snorre, King Harald I of Norway was a great commander but lacked a fleet. For that he was assisted by Håkon Grjotgardsson. In gratitude, Harald I gave him the estate at Lade and made him the first Jarl of Lade. [3]