Magnus Sigurdsson
King of Norway from 1130 to 1135 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Magnus Sigurdsson (c. 1115 – 12 November 1139), also known as Magnus the Blind, was King of Norway (being Magnus IV) from 1130 to 1135 and again from 1137 to 1139. His period as king marked the beginning of the civil war era in Norway, which lasted until 1240.[1]
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Magnus the Blind | |||||
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King of Norway | |||||
Reign | 1130–1135 | ||||
Predecessor | Sigurd I | ||||
Successor | Harald IV | ||||
Reign | 1137–1139 | ||||
Predecessor | Harald IV | ||||
Successor | Sigurd II and Inge I | ||||
Born | c.1115 | ||||
Died | 12 November 1139 Holmengrå, Hvaler | ||||
Consort | Christine of Denmark | ||||
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House | Hardrada | ||||
Father | Sigurd I of Norway | ||||
Mother | Borghild Olafsdatter (concubine) |
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