Magnus Erlingsson
1156 –June 15, 1184
King
Lived 28 years
- Born in
- Etne Municipality
- Passed away in
- Sognefjord
Magnus Erlingsson (Old Norse: Magnús, 1156 – 15 June 1184), also known as Magnus V, was a king of Norway during the civil war era in Norway. He helped to establish primogeniture in royal succession in Norway. King Magnus was killed in the Battle of Fimreite in 1184 against the forces of Sverre Sigurdsson who became King of Norway.
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_Erlingsson