1179 in Norway

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    Events in the year 1179 in Norway.

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    References

    1. Helle, Knut. "Erling Ormsson Skakke". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 22 July 2015.