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Magnus Eriksson

King of Sweden and Norway (1316–1374)

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Magnus Eriksson was King of Sweden from 1319 to 1364, King of Norway as Magnus VII from 1319 to 1355, and ruler of Scania from 1332 to 1360. His long reign saw major legal and administrative reforms, including the introduction of Magnus Erikssons landslag, the first law code intended to apply throughout the Swedish countryside.

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Born
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Place of birth
Norway wd
Died
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Place of death
Bømlo Municipality wd
Citizenship
Sweden wd
Occupation
politician wd
Spouse
Blanche of Namur wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Sweden (6 July 1319 – 15 February 1364)
  • Monarch of Norway (1319–1355)

Questions

When was Magnus Eriksson born?
Magnus Eriksson was born on May 1316 in Norway.
What positions has Magnus Eriksson held?
Positions held by Magnus Eriksson include: Monarch of Sweden (1319–1364); Monarch of Norway (1319–1355).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Magnus Eriksson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q314457 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Magnus Eriksson (cropped).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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"Magnus Eriksson". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/magnus-eriksson. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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