| Magnus Erlingsson | |
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| King of Norway | |
| Reign | 1161 – 15 June 1184 |
| Coronation | 1163/1164, inBergen |
| Predecessor | Inge I andHaakon II |
| Successor | Sverre |
| Born | 1156 Etne,Hordaland |
| Died | 15 June 1184 (aged 27–28) Fimreite |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Estrid Bjørnsdotter |
| Issue | Sigurd Magnusson Inge Magnusson (claimed) Erling Steinvegg (claimed) |
| House | Hardrada |
| Father | Erling Skakke |
| Mother | Kristin Sigurdsdatter |
Magnus Erlingsson (Old Norse:Magnús, 1156 – 15 June 1184), also known asMagnus V, was aking of Norway during thecivil war era in Norway. He helped to establishprimogeniture in royal succession in Norway.[1][2] King Magnus was killed in theBattle of Fimreite in 1184 against the forces ofSverre Sigurdsson who became King of Norway.
Magnus Erlingsson was probably born inEtne inHordaland. He was the son ofErling Skakke, a Norwegian nobleman who earned his reputation crusading withRögnvald Kali Kolsson, theearl of Orkney. Magnus's mother, Kristin, was the daughter ofSigurd the Crusader, who was theking of Norway from 1103 to 1130. Magnus Erlingsson was named king in 1161 at the age of five. He was the first Norwegian king to be crowned. His father Erling took the title ofearl and held the real power since Magnus was a minor. Erling Skakke continued to be the country’s real ruler even after Magnus had come of age.[3]
Magnus' reign saw the arrival in Norway ofSverre Sigurdsson, who claimed the throne for himself as an allegedly illegitimate son of a previous king.[2]
Several more years of warfare ended with Magnus' defeat and death in theBattle of Fimreite on June 15, 1184.[2]
Magnus Erlingsson Cadet branch of theFairhair dynasty Born: 1156 Died: 15 June 1184 | ||
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| Preceded by | King of Norway 1161–1184 withHaakon II (1161–1162) | Succeeded by |
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