Magnus the Good
Monarch
1024 – 1047
Who was Magnus the Good?
Magnus Olafsson, better known as Magnus the Good, was the King of Norway from 1035 and King of Denmark from 1042, ruling over both countries until his death in 1047.
He was an illegitimate son of Olaf II of Norway, but fled with his mother when his father was dethroned in 1028. He returned to Norway in 1035 and was crowned king at the age of 11. In 1042, he was also crowned king of Denmark. Magnus ruled the two countries until 1047, when he died under unclear circumstances. After his death, his kingdom was split between Harald Hardrada in Norway and Sweyn Estridsson in Denmark.
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- Born
- 1024
Norway - Parents
- Religion
- Roman Catholic Church
- Died
- Oct 25, 1047
Zealand - Resting place
- Trondheim
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on July 23, 2013
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