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- Sverre_of_Norway abstract "Sverre Sigurdsson (Old Norse: Sverrir Sigurðarson) (c. 1145/1151 – 9 March 1202) was the King of Norway from 1184 to 1202. He married Margareta Eriksdotter, the daughter of the Swedish king Eric IX, by whom he had the daughter Kristina Sverresdotter.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.The most important historical source on Sverre’s life is his biography, Sverris saga, in part written while Sverre was alive. This saga is likely biased, since the foreword states that part was written under Sverre’s direct sponsorship. Correspondence between the Pope and the Norwegian bishops can be used as an alternate source when it comes to church affairs. The saga and the letters mostly agree about the hard facts.Supposedly, King Sverre was short, so he usually directed his troops from horseback during battles. The contrast is great to the traditional Norse warrior ideals where the king was expected to lead his men from the front of the battle line. Sverre was a talented improviser, both in political and military life. His innovative tactics often helped the Birkebeiners against more tradition-bound opponents. During battle he had his men operate in smaller groups, while previously tactics similar to the shield wall had been preferred. This made the Birkebeiners more mobile and adaptable.".
- Sverre_of_Norway activeYearsEndYear "1202".
- Sverre_of_Norway activeYearsStartYear "1184".
- Sverre_of_Norway deathDate "1202-03-09".
- Sverre_of_Norway deathPlace Bergen.
- Sverre_of_Norway deathYear "1202".
- Sverre_of_Norway parent Sigurd_II_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway predecessor Magnus_V_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway spouse Margaret_of_Sweden,_Queen_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway successor Haakon_III_of_Norway.
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- Sverre_of_Norway birthDate "c. 1145/1151".
- Sverre_of_Norway burialPlace Bergen.
- Sverre_of_Norway burialPlace Christ_Church,_Bergen.
- Sverre_of_Norway caption "Contemporary bust of Sverre from the Nidaros Cathedral, dated c. 1200.".
- Sverre_of_Norway corType "Norway".
- Sverre_of_Norway coronation "--06-29".
- Sverre_of_Norway dateOfDeath "1202-03-09".
- Sverre_of_Norway deathDate "1202-03-09".
- Sverre_of_Norway deathPlace Bergen.
- Sverre_of_Norway father "Unås or Sigurd II of Norway".
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- Sverre_of_Norway house "House of Sverre".
- Sverre_of_Norway issue Christina_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway issue "Haakon III of Norway".
- Sverre_of_Norway issue "Sigurd Lavard".
- Sverre_of_Norway mother "Gunnhild".
- Sverre_of_Norway name "Sverre 1".
- Sverre_of_Norway name "Sverre Sigurdsson".
- Sverre_of_Norway placeOfDeath Bergen.
- Sverre_of_Norway predecessor Magnus_V_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway reign "--03-09".
- Sverre_of_Norway religion Catholic_Church.
- Sverre_of_Norway shortDescription "King of Norway".
- Sverre_of_Norway spouse Margaret_of_Sweden,_Queen_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway succession List_of_Norwegian_monarchs.
- Sverre_of_Norway successor Haakon_III_of_Norway.
- Sverre_of_Norway title List_of_Norwegian_monarchs.
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- Sverre_of_Norway years "1184".
- Sverre_of_Norway description "King of Norway".
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- Sverre_of_Norway comment "Sverre Sigurdsson (Old Norse: Sverrir Sigurðarson) (c. 1145/1151 – 9 March 1202) was the King of Norway from 1184 to 1202. He married Margareta Eriksdotter, the daughter of the Swedish king Eric IX, by whom he had the daughter Kristina Sverresdotter.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.".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre (Norwegen)".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre I de Noruega".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre I di Norvegia".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre Sigurdsson".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre da Noruega".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre de Norvège".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre of Norway".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Sverre van Noorwegen".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "Сверрир Сигурдссон".
- Sverre_of_Norway label "スヴェレ・シグルツソン".