Magnus Barefoot

King of Norway

Magnus Barefoot (1073–1103) was a Norwegian monarch. He was born in Norway in 1073. He died in River Quoile on 24 August 1103, at the age of 30.

The public offices recorded are Monarch of Norway (1093–1103).

Magnus Barefoot was the son of Olaf III of Norway and Thora Jonsdottir. He married Margaret Fredkulla. He had four recorded children, Eystein I of Norway, Sigurd the Crusader, Olav Magnusson of Norway and Tora Magnusdatter. He is recorded as following Christianity.

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