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Magnus V of Norway - Definition and Overview

Magnus Erlingsson (1156-1184). Viking king of Norway from Etne in Hordaland. Son of Erling Skakke and Kristin Jorsaldatter. Was named king in 1161, but his father reigned on his behalf until 1177. Died in the battle against Sverre Sigurdsson at Fimreite in 1184.


Preceded by:
Haakon II
King of Norway
1161–1184
Succeeded by:
Sverre Sigurdsson


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