Snorri Sturluson, active in the violent political…

1241 CE

Snorri Sturluson, active in the violent political struggles of his time, has served three terms as law speaker of the Icelandic commonwealth.

The sixty-two year old poet, historian, and diplomat is killed on September 23, 1241, at the instigation of King Haakon IV of Norway.

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Reykjavík Capital Region Iceland View →

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Haakon IV of Norway View → Snorri Sturluson View →

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Danes (Scandinavians) View → Icelandic Commonwealth, or Icelandic Free State View → Greenland, Norwegian Crown Colony of View → Norway, independent Kingdom of View →

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