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Magnus the Lawmender

King of Norway (1238–1280)

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Magnus the Lawmender, also known as Magnus Haakonsson, was King of Norway from 1263 to 1280. One of his greatest achievements was the modernisation and nationalisation of the Norwegian law-code. He was the first Norwegian monarch known to have used an ordinal number, counting himself as Magnus IV.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tønsberg wd
Died
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Place of death
Bergen wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (1263–1280)

Questions

When was Magnus the Lawmender born?
Magnus the Lawmender was born on 1 May 1238 in Tønsberg.
What positions has Magnus the Lawmender held?
Positions held by Magnus the Lawmender include: Monarch of Norway (1263–1280).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Magnus the Lawmender · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q334673 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Magnus Haakonsson (Stavanger cathedral).jpg by Alexander Bugge (1870–1929) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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