Magnus the Good

King of Norway and Denmark

Magnus the Good (1024–1047) was the King of Norway and Denmark. Good was born in Norway in 1024. He died in Zealand on 25 October 1047, at the age of 23.

Good served as Monarch of Norway (1035–1047) and monarch of Denmark (1042–1047).

Good was the son of Olaf II of Norway and Alfhild. He had one recorded child, Ragnhild Magnusdatter. He is recorded as following Christianity. The recorded cause of death is horse fall.

The entry appears in 45 languages, placing Magnus the Good among the politics names followed well outside Norway.

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