Torygg

Torygg is former Jarl of Solitude and High King of Skyrim. He ruled from unknown date until 4E 201, until his death by the hands of Jarl of Windhelm, Ulfric Stormcloak, leader of the rebellion against the Empire. He was husband of current Jarl of Solitude, Elisif.

Background
Before Torygg's ascension to the throne, his father, High King Istlod, reigned over Skyrim for twenty-five years. Upon his death, the Moot elected Torygg as the High King. Some claim he had close connections to the Empire and praised them frequently, while others claim he was sympathizing Stormcloaks, and would secede from the Empire if Ulfric merely asked.

In 4E 201, Torygg was killed by Ulfric Stormcloak over the leadership of Skyrim. According to Ulfric, he shouted him down on the ground and finished him with his sword. He and his supporters maintain this one-on-one duel in the "Old Nord Way", while others, like General Tullius believe it was murder and Ulfric shouted him to death. Whatever the case, his death much worsened the Civil War and was one of the key events towards Alduin's return.