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Sverre of Norway

King
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... Wikipedia
Born: 1151, Norway
Died: March 9, 1202 (age 51 years), Bergen, Norway
Grandchildren: Haakon IV and Guttorm of Norway
Spouse: Margaret of Sweden, Queen of Norway (m. 1189–1202)
Place of burial: Christ Church, Bergen
Father: Unås; Sigurd II of Norway (claimed; dubious)