Sigurd II of Norway: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sigurd Haraldsson (Old Norse: Sigurðr Haraldsson; 1133 – 10 June 1155), or Sigurd II, also called Sigurd Munn, was king of Norway from 1136 to 1155. He was son of Harald IV Gille, king of Norway and his mistress Thora Guttormsdotter (Þóra Guthormsdóttir). He served as co-ruler with his half-brothers, Inge Haraldsson and Eystein II Haraldsson. His epithet Munn means "the Mouth" in Old Norse. He was killed in the power-struggle against his brother, Inge, in an early stage of the civil war era in Norway.
Quick facts about Sigurd II of Norway
- Full name: Sigurd II of Norway
- Born: 1133-01-01
- Nationality: Norway
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q350498
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Who is Sigurd II of Norway?
Sigurd Haraldsson (Old Norse: Sigurðr Haraldsson; 1133 – 10 June 1155), or Sigurd II, also called Sigurd Munn, was king of Norway from 1136 to 1155.
What nationality is Sigurd II of Norway?
Sigurd II of Norway is Norway.
When was Sigurd II of Norway born?
Sigurd II of Norway was born on 1133-01-01.
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