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Dec 13, 2023 · HAAKON Sigurdsson "the Mighty", son of Jarl SIGURD Haakonsson & his wife Bergljot Thoresdatter (Tröndheim mid-winter [955][82]-murdered Trondheim 995). The Historia Norwegie names "Hacon" as son of "patre Siwardo, matre…Bergliota", recording that he appropriated the crown of Norway by his authority as jarl but did not take the title king[83].
- December 25, 937
- Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
An illegitimate son of Sigurd Munn, in 1157 he was named heir of his uncle Eystein II, who had been co-ruler of Norway together with his brothers Inge the Hunchback and Sigurd Munn. Inge had become the sole ruler of Norway after the death of Eystein and Sigurd Munn. The former supporters of Sigurd Munn and Eystein II united behind Haakon ...
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Haakon II Sigurdsson (born c. 1147—died 1162) was the king of Norway (1157–62), illegitimate son of Sigurd Munn. On the death of his uncle King Eystein II in 1157, the 10-year-old Haakon received the support of Eystein’s partisans against the rival king, Inge I, whom they finally defeated and killed in 1161. In 1162, however, the ...
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Dec 1, 2021 · For instance, Frederik VIII of Denmark (bottom right) was the father of Haakon VII of Norway (top left), while Wilhelm II of Germany (top, 3rd from the right) was the first cousin of both George V of the United Kingdom (bottom center), and Queen Maud of Norway who was wife to Haakon VII of Norway and sister to George V of the United Kingdom ...
Haakon Sigurdsson (died 995) was a Norwegian noble who defeated Harald II Graycloak, becoming the chief ruler ( c. 970) of Norway; he later extended his rule over the greater part of the country. He resisted an attempt by the Danish king Harald III Bluetooth to Christianize Norway and was the last non-Christian Norwegian ruler.
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Sep 18, 2022 · Håkon (Haakon II) "Herdebreid - Broad Shoulders, King of Norway" Sigurdsson. Born 1147 [location unknown] Ancestors. Son of Sigurd Haraldsson and Thora (UNKNOWN) Unknown. Brother of Cecilia Sigurdsdatter [half], Sigurd Sigurdsson [half] and Eirik Sigurdsson [half] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 7 Jul 1162 at about age 15 ...
Apr 26, 2022 · Vik, Norway - son of Sigurd II. Death: June 15, 1162 (14-15) Sekken, Romsdalen, Norway. Place of Burial: Christ Church, Kaupang, Norway - aka Haakon the Broadshouldered. Immediate Family: Son of Sigurd II Munn Haraldsson, King of Norway and Tora Guttormsdotter Vik. Half brother of Cecilia Sigurdsdatter; Sigurd Sigurdsson Markusfostre; Eirik ...
