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Magnus Erlingsson

King of Norway

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Magnus Erlingsson, also known as Magnus V, was a king of Norway during the civil war era in Norway. He helped to establish primogeniture in royal succession in Norway. King Magnus was killed in the Battle of Fimreite in 1184 against the forces of Sverre Sigurdsson who became King of Norway.

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Born
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Place of birth
Etne Municipality wd
Died
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Place of death
Sognefjord wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
king wd
Spouse
Estrid Bjørnsdotter, wife of Magnus V of Norway wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (1163–1184)

Questions

When was Magnus Erlingsson born?
Magnus Erlingsson was born on 1156 in Etne Municipality.
What positions has Magnus Erlingsson held?
Positions held by Magnus Erlingsson include: Monarch of Norway (1163–1184).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Magnus Erlingsson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q350213 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Magnus Erlingssons saga-Tittelfrise-G. Munthe.jpg by Gerhard Munthe (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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