Magnus V. (Norway)
Magnus Erlingsson (* 1156 in Norway ; † June 15, 1184 at the Sognefjord ) was King of Norway as Magnus V from 1161 to 1184 .
Magnus was the son of Erling Skakke and Kristin, the daughter of King Sigurd the Jerusalem Driver. Magnus was crowned by Archbishop Øystein Erlendsson in 1163 or 1164 , making him the first crowned king of Scandinavia . His father ran the business for the first few years of his reign. Magnus was killed in the battle of Fimreite in the fight against King Sverre Sigurdsson .
A building stone in Nornes near Sogndal commemorates this battle.
Web links
- Magnus 5 Erlingsson, (Norwegian)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Håkon II. |
King of Norway 1161–1184 |
Sverre Sigurdsson |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Magnus V. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Magnus Erlingsson |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Norway |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1156 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Norway |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 15, 1184 |
| Place of death | at the Sognefjord |