1130 ⟶ Death of Sigurd I of Norway and the Start of Civil War
On March 26, Sigurd I of Norway dies. A golden era of 95 yea...
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👑 Aeschylus' Death and Alcmaeon's Succession in Athens
Aeschylus, King of Athens, dies after a reign of 23 years and is succeeded by Alcmaeon.⟶
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Greece⚔️ Battle of Stiklestad: Olav Haraldsson's Defeat and Martyrdom
the Battle of Stiklestad (Norway): Olav Haraldsson loses to his pagan vassals and is killed in the battle. He is later canonized and becomes the patron saint of Norway and Rex perpetuum Norvegiae ('the eternal king of Norway').⟶
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Norway👑 Samuel Aba Ascends to the Hungarian Throne
⚔️ Death of Sigurd I of Norway and the Start of Civil War
On March 26, Sigurd I of Norway dies. A golden era of 95 years comes to an end for Norway as civil wars between the members of Harald Fairhair's family line rage for the remainder of the century.⟶
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Norway📜 Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War
The Treaty of Wallingford, ends the civil war between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen of England fought over the English crown. Stephen acknowledges Matilda's son Henry of Anjou as heir.⟶
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United Kingdom📜 Norwegian Succession Law Enacted
The Norwegian Law of Succession takes effect.⟶
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