Sigurd the Crusader

King of Norway from 1103 to 1130

Sigurd the Crusader (1089–1130) was the King of Norway from 1103 to 1130. He was born in Norway in 1089. He died in Oslo on 26 March 1130, at the age of 41.

Sigurd the Crusader held office as Monarch of Norway (1103–1130).

Sigurd the Crusader was the son of Magnus Barefoot and Thora. He married Bjaðmunjo Mýrjartaksdóttir and Malmfred of Kyiv. He had two recorded children, Kristin Sigurdsdatter and Magnus IV of Norway. He is recorded as following Christianity.

Sigurd the Crusader is covered in 43 language editions of Wikipedia, a rough measure of how far the name has carried beyond Norway.

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