Sverre of Norway

king of Norway

Sverre of Norway (1151–1202) was a king of Norway. He was born in Norway in 1151. He died in Bergen on 9 March 1202, at the age of 51.

The public offices recorded are Monarch of Norway (1184–1202).

Sverre of Norway was the son of Sigurd II of Norway and Gunnild Asgautsdatter. He married Margaret of Sweden, Queen of Norway and Astrid Roesdotter. He had four recorded children, Christina of Norway, Sigurd Lavard, Haakon III of Norway and Erling Sverkersson. He is recorded as following Catholicism.

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