# Haakon Toresfostre

_King of Norway (1068-1095)_

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> Haakon Magnusson, byname Toresfostre, was King 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1068 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172#P569))
- **Died:** February 1095 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172#P570))
- **Place of death:** Dovrefjell ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172#P27))
- **Occupation:** king ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172#P106))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Norway (1093–1095) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172#P39))

## Questions

**When was Haakon Toresfostre born?**  
Haakon Toresfostre was born on 1068.

**What positions has Haakon Toresfostre held?**  
Positions held by Haakon Toresfostre include: Monarch of Norway (1093–1095).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Haakon Toresfostre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haakon_Toresfostre) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1752172](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1752172) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Haakon Toresfostre". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/haakon-toresfostre. Retrieved 14 November 2026.