Succession
Succeeds as King of Norway. Illegitimate & posthumous son of Haakon III, reared at the court of Ingi II
Role range: 1217-1263
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Haakon IV Biography and Timeline
Follow Haakon IV through 8 dated historical records for Norway.
Haakon IV, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1217–1263Years on this page
1217
Treaty of Commercial
Concludes a commercial Treaty with Henry III
Role range: 1217-1263
1247
Coronation
Crowned King of Norway by the papal legate
Role range: 1217-1263
1262
Rule of Greenland
Achieves sovereignty over Greenland
Role range: 1217-1263
Rule of Iceland
Achieves sovereignty over Iceland
Role range: 1217-1263
1263
Battle of Largs
Defeated by Alexander III for control of the Hebrides
Role range: 1249-1286
Rule of Hebrides
Defeated by Alexander III at Largs for control of the Hebrides
Role range: 1249-1286
Rule of Hebrides
Defeated by Alexander III for control of the Hebrides
Role range: 1249-1286
Records, sources and methodology
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