Endrid Bookling

Endrid Bookling (c. 1180 – ~1270) was a Norwegian courtier, captain, and steward loyal to Skule Bårdsson. Almost nothing is known about his background, however he was a supporter of the Bagler party which championed the nobility and the clergy. This in conjunction with his continual support of men who were irrefutably known to have noble blood (there were doubts about Haakon IV of Norway's claims; his foster-father was a shoemaker) implies it is likely that he was a nobleman. In any case he was certainly at least a rich freeman.[1]: 78  In 1217 he was one of the messengers sent to represent the Baglers in their peace negotiations after the death of their leader Philip Simonsson.[1]: 33  Later he paid homage to King Haakon along with fellow Bagler captains Arnbjorn Johnson, Gunbjorn Johnsbrotir, Simon Kine, Eystein Hroarsson, Gudolf of Blakkasteads, Finn Kalfson, Botolf æfason, Finn Bergthorson, Gudleik Codling, Sigurd Thicklips, Gunnar Asason, Eilif Comber, and Thorir Amundisson.[2] He was appointed as joint-steward of Gudbrandsdalen in 1218 AD.[1]: 51  From 1222 to 1223 he was present at a meeting of the magnates of the realm showing that he was probably at least de facto equivalent to a European feudal magnate.[1]: 78  He was one of many from the uplands who advised Skule to press his claim to the throne.[1]: 78 

References
  1. Office, Great Britain Public Record (1894). Rerum Britannicarum Medii Aevi Scriptores: Or, Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland During the Middle Ages. H.M. Stationery Office.
  2. Office, Great Britain Public Record (1894). Rerum Britannicarum Medii Aevi Scriptores: Or, Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland During the Middle Ages. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 48.


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