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    • Magnus Olafsson (Old Norse: Magnús Óláfsson; Norwegian and Danish: Magnus Olavsson; c. 1024 – 25 October 1047), better known as Magnus the Good (Old Norse: Magnús góði; Norwegian and Danish: Magnus den gode), was King of Norway from 1035 and King of Denmark from 1042 until his death in 1047. Magnus was an illegitimate son of King Ol… See more

    Early life

    Magnus was an illegitimate son of King Olaf Haraldsson (later St. Olaf), by his English concubine Alfhild, … See more

    King of Norway and Denmark

    Magnus was proclaimed king in 1035 at 11 years of age. At first, Magnus sought revenge against his father's enemies, but on Sigvatr's advice, he stopped doing so, which is why he became known as "good" or "noble". … See more

    Death

    Sweyn increased the pressure on Magnus from his base in Scania, but by late 1046, Magnus had driven Sweyn out of Denmark. However, on 25 October 1047, Magnus suddenly died while in Denmark, either in Zealand… See more

    Magnus the Good - king of Denmark
    Magnus Olavsson was 11 years old when he was elected King of Norway in 1035. He was the son of Olav the Holy and thus of Harald Fairhair's descent. His father was elevated to a saint by the C…
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  2. Britannica
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    Who was Magnus the good?
    He is called Knud 1. and he was the father of Gorm the Old as told by Adam under Unni. Magnus the Good was son of the Norwegian Catholic saint, Olav the Holy; His reign makes an interregnum to the rule of Sweyn Estridson and his sons and grandsons. Sweyn Estridson was the grandson of Sweyn Forkbeard.

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    Why is Magnus the good called 'eadvard the good'?
    Magnus is sharing the nickname with Harald Bluetooth, who was the first Christian Danish king and ordered the Danes to follow his example and embrace the Christian faith. The English king, Edward the Confessor, was also highly religious, and he is also called "good" in Magnus the Good's Saga, namely "Eadvard the Good".

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    When did Magnus the good become king of Denmark?
    His father was elevated to a saint by the Catholic Church already in 1031, which certainly had strengthened his candidacy. Everything indicates that he also became king of all Denmark by 1042 at Hardicanute's death in England. Introduction illustration in Magnus the Good's Saga in Heimskringla National Edition.

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    Why did King Magnus go to England?
    After Magnus had become king of both Norway and Denmark he directed his attention to England. Magnus' Saga says: "But after he had acquired Denmark, he sent send men west to England. They traveled to King Jatvard" - who is Edward the Confessor - "And brought him King Magnus's letter and seal.

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    Was Magnus the last Viking king?
    Popularly portrayed as a Viking warrior rather than a medieval monarch, Magnus was the last Norwegian king to fall in battle abroad, and he may in some respects be considered the final Viking king. Most information about Magnus is gleaned from Norse sagas and chronicles, which began appearing during the 12th century.

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    How did Magnus the great defeat the Irish?
    Norse sources describe a large force emerging from hiding places in an ambush. The Norwegian forces were taken by surprise, and were not in battle order. Magnus attempted to assert control over his disordered army, ordering part of his force to seize secure ground and use archery fire to slow the Irish.

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    Magnus the Good - king of Denmark

    Magnus Olavsson was 11 years old when he was elected King of Norway in 1035. He was the son of Olav the Holy and thus of Harald Fairhair's descent. His father was elevated to a saint by the Catholic Church already in 1031, which …

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    The Folkloric Birth And Naming Tale Of King Magnus …

    Nov 11, 2020 · Whether or not this was really the way, or the reason, why Magnus was named, it makes an interesting story. Magnus Olafsson would go on to become King Magnus the Good of Norway (r. 1035-1047) and Denmark (r. …

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    Statue of King Magnus 'the Good', first of that name to mount the throne after his father was killed at Stiklestad. Did Magnus earn the attribute? His agreement with Harthaknut Knutsson on the succession in England led to his uncle Harald's …

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