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Magnus III Olafsson ( Old Norse: Magnús Óláfsson, Norwegian: Magnus Olavsson; 1073 – 24 August 1103), better known as Magnus Barefoot (Old Norse: Magnús berfœttr, Norwegian: Magnus Berrføtt ), [1] was the King of Norway from 1093 until his death in 1103. His reign was marked by aggressive military campaigns and conquest, particularly in ...
Mar 25, 2024 · Magnus III (born c. 1073, Norway—died August 1103, Ulster, Ire.) was the king of Norway (1093–1103), a warrior who consolidated Norwegian rule in the Orkney and Hebrides islands and on the Isle of Man (all now part of the United Kingdom).
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Magnus was an illegitimate son of King Olaf II of Norway, and fled with his mother Alfhild 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.
- Alfhild
- Olaf II of Norway
- 1035 – 25 October 1047
- Harald III
Sep 29, 2023 · The last significant Viking overseas invasion had been thwarted, and a new era of medieval Scandinavian history began. Magnus III Olafsson, also known as Magnus Barefoot, was a notable King of Norway who sought to expand Norse influence in the British Isles during the late Viking Age. Source: The Viking Herald.
Magnus III may refer to: Magnus III of Norway (1073–1103) Magnus III of Sweden (1240–1290) Magnus III of Orkney (1256–1273) Magnus III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1509–1550) Category: Human name disambiguation pages.
Magnus III Olafsson, better known as Magnus Barefoot, was the King of Norway from 1093 until his death in 1103. His reign was marked by aggressive military campaigns and conquest, particularly in the Norse-dominated parts of the British Isles, where he extended his rule to the Kingdom of the Isles and Dublin.
Magnus Olafsson (Old Norse: Magnús Óláfsson, Norwegian: Magnus Olavsson; 1073 – 24 August 1103), better known as Magnus Barefoot (Old Norse: Magnús berfœttr, Norwegian: Magnus Berrføtt), [2] was King of Norway (as Magnus III) from 1093 until his death in 1103.
