Magnus II King Norway 1048-1069

Around 1048 Magnus II King Norway was born to King Harald Hardrada III of Norway [aged 33].

On 25th September 1066 King Harold II of England [aged 44], supported by the brothers Edwin Earl of Mercia and Morcar Earl Northumbria, defeated the Viking army at the Battle of Stamford Bridge at Stamford Bridge [Map].

[his father] King Harald Hardrada III of Norway [aged 51] was killed. His son Magnus [aged 18] succeeded King Norway.

Harold's brother, fighting against Harold, Tostig Godwinson Earl Northumbria [aged 40] was killed.

In 1067 Olaf III King Norway [aged 17] was named as King Norway with his brother Magnus II King Norway [aged 19].

On 28th April 1069 Magnus II King Norway [aged 21] died.

Ancestors of Magnus II King Norway 1048-1069

father: King Harald Hardrada III of Norway

Grandmother: Åsta Gudbrandsdatter

Magnus II King Norway