Haakon IV of Norway

King of Norway
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Haakon IV of Norway
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Haakon IV of Norway

Summary

Haakon IV of Norway is a human[1]. Born in Folkenborg[2], he… he was born on +1204-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bishop's Palace[4]. He died on +1263-12-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a royalty[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Haakon IV of Norway was born in Folkenborg[2].
  • Haakon IV of Norway died in Bishop's Palace[4].
  • Haakon IV of Norway was born on +1204-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Haakon IV of Norway was born on +1204-03-00T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Haakon IV of Norway was born on +1204-04-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Haakon IV of Norway died on +1263-12-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall[10].
  • Haakon IV of Norway's father was Haakon III of Norway[11].
  • Haakon IV of Norway's mother was Inga of Varteig[12].
  • Among Haakon IV of Norway's spouses was Margrete Skulesdatter[13].
  • Among Haakon IV of Norway's spouses was Kanaga[14].
  • A child of Haakon IV of Norway was Haakon the Young[15].
  • A child of Haakon IV of Norway was Christina of Norway, Infanta of Castile[16].
  • A child of Haakon IV of Norway was Magnus VI of Norway[17].
  • A child of Haakon IV of Norway was Sigurd Haakonsson[18].
  • A child of Haakon IV of Norway was Cecily Haakonsdottir[19].
  • A child of Haakon IV of Norway was Olav Haakonsson[20].
  • Haakon IV of Norway held citizenship in Kingdom of Norway[21].
  • Haakon IV of Norway's professions included royalty[6].
  • Haakon IV of Norway held the position of Monarch of Norway[22].
  • Haakon IV of Norway was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[23].
  • Haakon IV of Norway's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[24].
  • Haakon IV of Norway's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
  • Haakon IV of Norway's image is recorded as Kong Haakon Haakonsson PI III 1.jpg[26].
  • Haakon IV of Norway is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Folkenborg[2], Haakon IV of Norway… Recorded date of birth include +1204-00-00T00:00:00Z[3], +1204-03-00T00:00:00Z[8], and +1204-04-01T00:00:00Z[9]. His father was Haakon III of Norway[11]. His mother was Inga of Varteig[12].

Education

Educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[23], a cultural property[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1152[30] and Bergen Cathedral School[24], an upper secondary school in Norway[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1153[33].

Career and Affiliations

Haakon IV of Norway worked as a royalty[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Norway[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margrete Skulesdatter[13], a consort[34], 1210–1270[35] and Kanaga[14]. Children include Haakon the Young[15], a king[36], 1232–1257[37], of Norway[38]; Christina of Norway, Infanta of Castile[16], 1234–1262[39], of Norway[40]; Magnus VI of Norway[17], a monarch[41], 1238–1280[42], of Norway[43]; Sigurd Haakonsson[18]; Cecily Haakonsdottir[19]; and Olav Haakonsson[20]. Haakon IV of Norway's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].

Death and Burial

Haakon IV of Norway died on +1263-12-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bishop's Palace[4]. Burial took place at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall[10].

Why It Matters

Haakon IV of Norway ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Haakon IV of Norway born?

Haakon IV of Norway was born in Folkenborg[2].

Where did Haakon IV of Norway die?

Haakon IV of Norway passed away in Bishop's Palace[4].

Who were Haakon IV of Norway's parents?

Haakon IV of Norway's father was Haakon III of Norway[11]. Haakon IV of Norway's mother was Inga of Varteig[12].

Who was Haakon IV of Norway married to?

Haakon IV of Norway's spouses include Margrete Skulesdatter[13] and Kanaga[14].

What did Haakon IV of Norway do for work?

Haakon IV of Norway worked as royalty[6].

Where did Haakon IV of Norway go to school?

Haakon IV of Norway was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[23] and Bergen Cathedral School[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Records of Early English Drama. wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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