Bård Guttormsson
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Bård Guttormsson (c. 1150 – 3 April 1194) was a Norwegian Birkebeiner and a lieutenant of Sverre of Norway.[1] Patrilineally, he was also a member of the House of Godwin.
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Bård Guttormsson | |
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Born | c. 1150 |
Died | 3 April 1194 Bergen, Norway |
Noble family | Godwin |
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Father | Guttorm of Rein |
Mother | Sigrid Thorkelsdotter |
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In the Bagler sagas, Bård is described as very rich, witty, and quiet-natured.[2] Bård was among the third generation of a wealthy family lieutenants based in Rein on Rissa, whose family had historically supported the kings of the House of Gille such as Sigurd II and Haakon Herdebrei.[1]