# Harald Gille

_King of Norway_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Harald Gille, also known as Harald IV, was king of Norway from 1130 until his death. His byname Gille is probably from Middle Irish  Gilla Críst 'servant of Christ'.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1102 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ireland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P19))
- **Died:** 14 December 1136 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bergen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P106))
- **Spouse:** Ingrid Ragnvaldsdotter; Bjaðǫk; Malmfred of Kyiv ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Norway (1130–1136) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543#P39))

## Questions

**When was Harald Gille born?**  
Harald Gille was born on 1102 in Ireland.

**What positions has Harald Gille held?**  
Positions held by Harald Gille include: Monarch of Norway (1130–1136).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Harald Gille](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harald_Gille) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q260543](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q260543) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Magnussonnenes saga 9 - G. Munthe.jpg by Gerhard Munthe (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Magnussonnenes_saga_9_-_G._Munthe.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Harald Gille". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/harald-gille. Retrieved 15 November 2026.