Margrét Skúladóttir
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Margrét Skúladóttir, Margrete Skuledotter was the daughter of Jarl Skule Bårdsson and Queen consort of Norway from 1225 to 1263. As part of an attempt to reconcile her father with King Haakon Haakonsson she was married to the King in 1225. However in 1239 the conflict between her father and husband erupted into open warfare, when Skule had himself proclaimed king in Nidaros. The rebellion ended in 1240 when Skule was put to death.
Issue:
- Olav (Óláfr) (1226-?). Died in infancy.
- Haakon (Hákon) (Haakon the Young) (1232-1257). Married Rikitsa Birgersdóttir, daughter of the Swedish jarl Birger. Was appointed king and co-ruler by his father in 1239, he died before his father.
- Christina (Kristín) (1234-?). Married the Spanish prince, Felipe, brother of King Alfonso X of Castile in 1258. She died childless.
- Magnus (Magnús) (1238-1280). Was appointed king and co-ruler following the death of Håkon the Young. Crowned as king in 1261 on the occasion of his wedding to the Danish princess Ingibjörg.
| Preceded by Margaret of Sweden 1189-1202 |
Queen Consort of Norway 1225-1263 |
Succeeded by Ingeborg Eriksdotter 1263-1280 |
