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Dec 13, 2023 · Haakon II Sigurdsson Jarl (Old Norse: Hákon Sigurðsson, Norwegian: Håkon Sigurdsson), (died 995) was the son of Sigurd Haakonsson, Earl of Lade, and thus Trøndelag. Haakon claimed descent from the divine linage of Sæming.
- 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.
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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The son of the Norwegian earl of Lade, who was killed by Harald II Graycloak, Haakon was exiled to Denmark after his father’s death. After overthrowing his father’s murderer with the aid of Harald Bluetooth, he became sovereign in the west, while Harald Bluetooth annexed southeastern Norway.
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King. Parents: King Sigurd II Haraldsson (1133-1155) and occupational girl Tora (1146-1161). Unmarried. Uncle King Øystein Haraldsson II (ca. 1125-1157).His nickname, Herdebrei, means broad-shouldered. An illegitimate son of Sigurd Munn, in 1157 he was named heir of his uncle Eystein (Øystein) II, who had been co-ruler of Norway together with his b...
Morkinskinna, ed. of finnur jónsson, Copenhagen 1902-03Heimskringla, ed. of finnur jónsson, 1911Fagrskinna, ed. of finnur jónsson, Copenhagen 1932RN, Vol. 1 no. 102, 106 and 110The Civil war era in Norway extended over a 110-year period. It started with the death of King Sigurd I of Norway in 1130 and ended with the death of Duke Skule Baardsson in 1240. During this period there were several interlocked conflicts of varying scale and intensity. The background for these conflicts were the unclear Norwegian succession laws,...
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Apr 9, 2024 · Jarl Haakon, or Haakon Sigurdsson, son of the Norwegian earl of Lade, was exiled to Denmark after the murder of his father by Harald II Graycloak. He soon allied with Harald Bluetooth, and they overthrew his father’s murderer.
Apr 8, 2024 · Apr 8. Remembrance Day: Jarl Haakon | April 9th. Jarl Haakon, or Haakon Sigurdsson, son of the Norwegian earl of Lade, was exiled to Denmark after the murder of his father by Harald II Graycloak. He soon allied with Harald Bluetooth, and they overthrew his father’s murderer.
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