12th century in Norway

none March 2025 12th century in NorwayOther decades 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th Events from the 12th century in Norway. 1101–1109 1103 24 August - Death of Magnus Barefoot, King (born 1073). 1107 The Norwegian Crusade sailed from Norway. 1110s 1115 22 December – Death of Olaf Magnusson of Norway, King (born 1099).Olav Magnusson Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Peter Lyche Arstad Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Olav_Magnusson Norwegian 22 July 2015 1120s thumb|right|100 px|Early 12th century marble bust of Eystein I of Norway 1123 Kalmare ledung, a Crusade led by King Sigurd to Christianize the Swedish provinces of Småland and Öland. 29 August – Death of Eystein I Magnusson, King of Norway 1102–1123 (born 1088).Øystein 1 Magnusson Norsk biografisk leksikon Claus Krag Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/%C3%98ystein_1_Magnusson Norwegian 22 July 2015 1125 thumb|right|150 px|The construction of Stavanger Cathedral supposedly started in 1125. 1125 is regarded as the founding year of the city of Stavanger, with the establishing of the Diocese of Stavanger, and construction of the Stavanger Cathedral is initiated.Stavanger – historie Geir Thorsnæs Store norske leksikon Godal Anne Marit Anne Marit Godal Norsk nettleksikon Oslo http://snl.no/Stavanger/historie Norwegian 18 September 2012 1130s 1130 26 March – The death of Sigurd the Crusader was followed by a century-long period of civil wars and rivalry for the crown.Norge i høy- og senmiddelalderen 1130-1537 Store norske leksikon Per G. Norseng Erik Opsahl Godal Anne Marit Anne Marit Godal Norsk nettleksikon Oslo https://snl.no/Norge_i_h%C3%B8y-_og_senmiddelalderen_1130-1537 Norwegian 28 July 2015 1133 Birth of Sigurd II of Norway, king (died 1155).Sigurd 2 Haraldsson Munn Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Helle Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo http://nbl.snl.no/Sigurd_2_Haraldsson_Munn Norwegian 1 May 2014 1134 9 August – Battle of Fyrileiv, the first battle in the Norwegian Civil War. 1135 thumb|right|200 px|The hanging of Bishop Reinald. 7 January – In a naval battle in Bergen, Harald Gille defeated King Magnus. Magnus was captured and dethroned, blinded, castrated and had one leg cut off, and was subsequently placed in the Nidarholm Abbey.Magnus 4 Sigurdsson Blinde Norsk biografisk leksikon Nils Petter Thuesen Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Magnus_4_Sigurdsson_Blinde Norwegian 14 March 2019 18 January – Bishop Reinald of Stavanger was executed by hanging in Bergen.Reinald Norsk biografisk leksikon Jan Henrik Schumacher Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Reinald/utdypning Norwegian 18 September 2012Reinald Store norske leksikon Godal Anne Marit Anne Marit Godal Norsk nettleksikon Oslo http://snl.no/Reinald Norwegian 18 September 2012 10 August-12 August – Slavic raid on Kungahälla, the raid left irrecoverable damage on the town.Henryk Mąka Sarmaci na morzach Sarmatians on the seas Wydawn. Albatros 1992 8385293256 18 pl 1136 14 December – Harald IV Gille is assassinated within his sleep. Sigurd Slembe arranged for the assassination.eg. Gilchrist Harald 4 Gille Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Peter Lyche Arstad Knut Helle Knut Helle Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/eg._Gilchrist_Harald_4_Gille/utdypning Norwegian 11 December 2012 1139 12 November – Battle of Holmengrå. Magnus IV of Norway, King (born 1115) was killed in battle.Magnus 4 Sigurdsson Blinde Norsk biografisk leksikon Nils Petter Thuesen Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Magnus_4_Sigurdsson_Blinde/utdypning Norwegian 9 November 2012 Death of Sigurd Slembe, pretender to the throne.Sigurd Slembe Norsk biografisk leksikon Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Sigurd_Slembe/utdypning Norwegian 6 July 2014 1140s 1147 18 May – Hovedøya Abbey was founded. Birth of Haakon II of Norway, King (died 1162).Håkon 2 Sigurdsson Herdebrei Norsk biografisk leksikon Bente Opheim Brathetland Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/H%C3%A5kon_2_Sigurdsson_Herdebrei Norwegian 22 July 2015 1150s 1152 Trondheim is given the status of archdiocese.Trondheim Geir Thorsnæs Knut A Rosvold Store norske leksikon Godal Anne Marit Anne Marit Godal Norsk nettleksikon Oslo http://snl.no/Trondheim Norwegian 17 September 2012 Trondheim Cathedral School is established.March 2025 The Second Norwegian Crusade sailed from Norway. 1155 King Sigurd II of Norway was killed in Bergen by the men of his brother and co-ruler Inge I Haraldsson.Årstall og holdepunkter i Norgeshistorien Lars Borgersrud Lars Borgersrud 2002 2000 33 Norwegian 82-525-4761-3 Den norske BokklubbenVårt folks historie 2 220 Charles Joys 1962 Aschehoug Oslo Norwegian 1156 Birth of Magnus V Erlingsson – King of Norway from 1161 to 1184 (d. 1184).Magnus 5 Erlingsson Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Helle Knut Helle Knut Helle Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Magnus_5_Erlingsson Norwegian 21 July 2015 1157 24 February – Death of Jon Birgersson, Archbishop of Nidaros.Jon Birgersson Norsk biografisk leksikon Audun Dybdahl Helle, Knut Knut Helle Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Jon_Birgersson Norwegian 14 August 2015 King Eystein II of Norway was killed by supporters of his brother and co-ruler Inge I Haraldsson. 1160s 1161 3 February – King Inge I of Norway was defeated and killed while leading his men into battle against Haakon II of Norway near Oslo.Inge 1 Haraldsson Krokrygg Norsk biografisk leksikon Bente Opheim Brathetland Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Inge_1_Haraldsson_Krokrygg Norwegian 22 July 2015 1162 7 July – Battle of Sekken no Slaget ved Sekken, Haakon II of Norway is killed, and King Magnus V becomes the only King of Norway. 1163 The first Battle of Re no Slaget på Re 1163. The Norwegian Law of Succession was introduced. Archbishop Eysteinn Erlendsson crowned Magnus V of Norway. This was the first time such a ceremony had taken place in Norway.Magnus 5. Erlingsson Knut Helle Helge Salvesen Store norske leksikon Bolstad Erik Norsk nettleksikon Oslo https://snl.no/Magnus_5._Erlingsson no 1 April 2023 29 September – Death of Sigurd Markusfostre, pretender and rival king (born c. 1155).Sigurd Sigurdsson Markusfostre Norsk biografisk leksikon Bente Opheim Brathetland Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Sigurd_Sigurdsson_Markusfostre Norwegian 22 July 2015 1170s 1176 Eystein Meyla is proclaimed king at Øreting.Øystein Øysteinsson Møyla Norsk biografisk leksikon Bente Opheim Brathetland Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Øystein_Øysteinsson_Møyla/utdypning Norwegian 11 October 2012 1177 Battle of Re no Slaget på Re. Death of Eystein Meyla, king pretender. 1178 The Battle of Hatthammeren no Slaget på Hatthammeren, between Sverre Sigurdsson and Eysteinn Erlendsson. The Battle of Hørte bro no Slaget ved Hørte bro, between Sverre Sigurdsson and Magnus Erlingsson. 1179 19 June – The Battle of Kalvskinnet no Slaget på Kalvskinnet, between Sverre Sigurdsson and Erling Skakke. Death of Erling Skakke, earl (born 1115).Erling Ormsson Skakke Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Helle Knut Helle Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Erling_Ormsson_Skakke Norwegian 22 July 2015 1180s 1184 15 June – Battle of Fimreite. Magnus V of Norway died in battle. 1185 Autumn – The Kuvlung Kuvlungs no (Kuvlungene) rises up in revolt in Viken. Their leader, Jon Kuvlung, was a former monk and was claimed to be the son of Inge Krokrygg. Birth of Inge II of Norway, king (died 1217).Inge 2 Bårdsson Norseng Per G. Store norske leksikon Bolstad Erik Norsk nettleksikon Oslo https://snl.no/Inge_2_Bårdsson Norwegian 23 December 2018 1188 26 January – Death of Saint Eysteinn Erlendsson, archbishop (born c. 1120).Øystein Erlendsson Norsk biografisk leksikon Audun Dybdahl Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/%C3%98ystein_Erlendsson Norwegian 22 July 2015 December – The Kuvlung no revolt ends.March 2025 Death of Jon Kuvlung, pretender to the crown.Jon Kuvlung Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Helle Knut Helle Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Jon_Kuvlung Norwegian 22 July 2015 1190–1200 1194 3 April – Battle of Florvåg. Sigurd Magnusson, nobleman (born 1180), died in battle.Sigurd Magnusson Norsk biografisk leksikon Knut Peter Lyche Arstad Helle, Knut Kunnskapsforlaget Oslo https://nbl.snl.no/Sigurd_Magnusson Norwegian 22 July 2015 References Category:Centuries in Norway