Haakon II

Haakon Sigurdsson (1147 – 7 July 1162), also known as Haakon Herdebrei meaning Haakon Broadshoulder, was King of Norway (being Haakon II) from 1157 until 1162 during the civil war era in Norway.

Haakon Herdebrei
King of Norway
Reign1157 – 7 July 1162
PredecessorInge I and Eystein II
SuccessorMagnus V
Born1147
Died7 July 1162
Romsdalen
Names
Haakon Sigurdsson
HouseGille
FatherSigurd II of Norway
MotherThora
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