Complete the sentence about Gizurr Þorvaldsson with the correct year: In ______, Gizurr's son was wedded to Sturla Þórðarson's daughter Ingibjǫrg, as a part of an attempt at ending the conflict between the Haukdœlir and Sturlungar.
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Correct answer: D. 1253
In 1253 Gizurr's son was married to Sturla Þórðarson's daughter Ingibjǫrg, as part of a peace deal.
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