King Inge of Norway falls ill in…

King Inge of Norway falls ill in Nidaros in 1217 and appoints his younger half-brother, Skule Bårdsson, earl and leader of the army.

Inge dies on April 23 and is buried in Nidaros Cathedral.

He is succeeded as king by the thirteen-year-old Haakon Haakonsson, an illegitimate grandson of king Sverre, who had been raised at the courts of king Inge and earl Haakon since they became aware of his existence in 1206.

Skule will continue as earl and de facto ruler for the next few years.