# Eystein Magnusson

_King of Norway (1088-1123)_

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> Eystein Magnusson, also called Eystein I, was King of Norway from 1103 to 1123 together with his half-brothers Sigurd the Crusader and Olaf Magnusson, although since Olaf died before adulthood, only Eystein and Sigurd were effective rulers of the country.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1088 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P19))
- **Died:** 29 August 1123 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P570))
- **Place of death:** Hustad ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P106))
- **Spouse:** Ingebjørg Guttormsdatter ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Norway (1103–1123) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595#P39))

## Questions

**When was Eystein Magnusson born?**  
Eystein Magnusson was born on 1088 in Norway.

**What positions has Eystein Magnusson held?**  
Positions held by Eystein Magnusson include: Monarch of Norway (1103–1123).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eystein Magnusson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eystein_Magnusson) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q314595](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314595) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Oeystein.jpg (CC BY 2.5)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oeystein.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Eystein Magnusson". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eystein-magnusson. Retrieved 15 November 2026.