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Who was the king of Norway under whose name Snorri was assassinated?

  • Haakon IV

  • Harald I

  • Olav II

  • Magnus I

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King Haakon IV, also known as Haakon the Old, was the king of Norway during the tragic assassination of Snorri Sturluson in 1241. Haakon IV's reign marked a period of political consolidation and cultural prosperity in Norwegian history. He ascended to the throne in 1217 and established a centralized monarchy, expanding Norway's influence in the region.
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