Magnus VI of Norway

King of Norway (1238–1280)

Magnus VI of Norway (1238–1280) was a Norwegian monarch. He was born in Tønsberg on 1 May 1238. He died in Bergen on 9 May 1280, at the age of 42.

Magnus VI of Norway served as Monarch of Norway (1263–1280).

Magnus VI of Norway was the son of Haakon IV of Norway and Margrete Skulesdatter. He married Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Norway. He had four recorded children, Eric II of Norway, Haakon V of Norway, Olav Magnusson and Magnus Magnusson. He is recorded as following Christianity.

The entry appears in 39 languages, placing Magnus VI of Norway among the politics names followed well outside Norway.

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