Thora (fl. 1100s)

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Thora (fl. 1100s)

Norwegian mistress. Associated with Harald IV Gille, also known as Harald IV Gilchrist, king of Norway (r. 1130–1136); children: Haakon II the Broadshouldered (b. 1147), king of Norway (r. 1157–1162).

A workwoman, had a liaison with Harald IV.

See also Women in World History.

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