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Egill Skallagrímsson, Icelandic poet and warrior, showing signs of possible Paget's disease.

From the 17th century Icelandic manuscript AM 426 fol., now in the care of the Árni Magnússon Institute in Iceland. Immediate source: http://fathom.lib.uchicago.edu/1/777777122294/3093_egilsidebar.html
Date 17th century
date QS:P,+1650-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
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Egil Skallagrimsom featured in the Icelandic Sagas apparently weilding an Iron Sword, holding another in his left hand.

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