| Haakon Magnusson | |
|---|---|
| King of Norway | |
| Reign | 1093 – February 1095 |
| Predecessor | Olaf III |
| Successor | Magnus III |
| Co-ruler | Magnus III |
| Born | 1069 |
| Died | February 1095 (aged 25–26) Dovrefjell |
| House | Hardrada |
| Father | Magnus II of Norway |
Haakon Magnusson (Old Norse:Hákon Magnússon:Norwegian:Håkon Magnusson; 1068 – February 1095), bynameToresfostre (Old Norse:Þórisfóstra, meaning "fostered by Tore"), wasKing of Norway from 1093 to 1095. Haakon was only partially recognized within Norway and his reign was thus of limited significance. He has generally not been counted in the numbered series of Norwegian kings.[1]
He was the grandson of KingHarald Hardrada, son of KingMagnus and nephew of KingOlaf Kyrre. Haakon was born around the same time his father died. He was raised as a foster son by Tore på Steig ofGudbrandsdalen on the farm Steig inFron. In 1090, he undertook a Viking expedition toBjarmaland,[citation needed] today the area ofArkhangelsk in northernRussia.[2]
After the death of Olav Kyrre he was hailed as King of Norway inTrondheim, while his cousin, KingMagnus Barefoot, was hailed inViken. He soon came into conflict with King Magnus and war seemed inevitable. In 1095, Magnus Berrføtt prepared an armed action against Haakon, but was surprised by the strong position held by his cousin. When Haakon learned that Magnus had come to Trondheim, he went across theDovrefjell mountain range. However, Haakon suddenly died during the trip over Dovrefjell. Magnus subsequently ruled as sole king of Norway. He captured Tore på Steig who was subsequently hanged.[3] He was buried in Christ Church in Trondheim.
Haakon Magnusson Cadet branch of theFairhair dynasty Born: 1069 Died: February 1095 | ||
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| Preceded by | King of Norway 1093–1095 withMagnus III | Succeeded by |