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About Sverre of Norway
Sverre Sigurdsson was the king of Norway from 1184 to 1202. Many consider him one of the most important rulers in Norwegian history. He assumed power as the leader of the rebel party known as the Birkebeiner in 1177, during their struggle against King Magnus Erlingsson. After Magnus fell at the Battle of Fimreite in 1184, Sverre ruled as sole king of Norway. Differences with the Church, however, led to his excommunication in 1194. Another civil war began against the church-supported Baglers, which lasted beyond Sverre's death in 1202.
Everything about Sverre of Norway →- Occupation
- Catholic priest
- Position held
- Monarch of Norway
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Born
- 1151
- Died
- March 9, 1202