Astrid (fl. 1100s)

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Astrid (fl. 1100s)

Norwegian royal. Fl. 1100s; married Sverre (c. 1152–1202), king of Norway (r. 1177–1202); children: Haakon III, king of Norway (r. 1202–1204); Sigurd Laward; Ingeborg Sverresdottir (who m. Charles, prince of Sweden); Cecilie Sveresdottir (who m. Einar Kongesvoger).

Sverre was also married to Margaret (d. 1209) (dau. of St. Eric, king of Sweden).

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