Haakon IV

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King of Norway from 1217, the son of Haakon III. Under his rule, Norway flourished both militarily and culturally; he took control of the Faroe Islands, Greenland in 1261, and Iceland 1262–64. His court was famed throughout northern Europe.

Red represents the blood of Jesus. Effective date: c. 1862. >>