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Haakon IV
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Haakon IV Haakonsson, sometimes called Haakon the Old in contrast to his namesake son, was King of Norway from 1217 to 1263. His reign lasted for 46 years, longer than any Norwegian king since Harald Fairhair. Haakon was born into the troubled civil war era in Norway, but his reign eventually managed to put an end to the internal conflicts. At the start of his reign, during his minority, Earl Skule Bårdsson served as regent. As a king of the Birkebeiner faction, Haakon defeated the uprising of the final Bagler royal pretender, Sigurd Ribbung, in 1227. He put a definitive end to the civil war era when he had Skule Bårdsson killed in 1240, a year after he had himself proclaimed king in opposition to Haakon. Haakon thereafter formally appointed his own son as his co-regent.
Haakon's seal, from a 1247/48 letter (with reverse). The seal itself was given to Haakon as a gift from Henry III of England in 1236.
Haakon's seal, from a 1247/48 letter (with reverse). The seal itself was given to Haakon as a gift from Henry III of England in 1236.
19th-century impression of the birkebeiner bringing the infant Haakon to safety by Knud Bergslien
19th-century impression of the birkebeiner bringing the infant Haakon to safety by Knud Bergslien
Haakon and Skule Bårdsson, from the 14th century Icelandic Flateyjarbók.
Haakon and Skule Bårdsson, from the 14th century Icelandic Flateyjarbók.
Haakon's Hall in Bergen, constructed in the mid-13th century.
Haakon's Hall in Bergen, constructed in the mid-13th century.
Haakon the Young
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Haakon Haakonsson the Young was the son of king Haakon Haakonsson of Norway, and held the title of king, subordinate to his father, from 1 April 1240 to his death. He was referred to as Haakon the Young to distinguish him from his father, who was sometimes correspondingly called Haakon the Old.
Seal of King Haakon the Young
Seal of King Haakon the Young
Image: Kong Haakon den Unge PI IV 1
Image: Kong Haakon den Unge PI IV 1
Image: Kong Haakon den Unge PI IV 2
Image: Kong Haakon den Unge PI IV 2