Magnus Henriksson
King of Sweden
1130 — 1161
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Sweden
Born
January 1, 1130
Died
1161 (age ~31)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
monarch
SwedenBorn in DenmarkDied in Örebro
1130
Born in Denmark (1130-01-01)
1161
Died in Örebro
About
Magnus Henriksson, also known as Magnus II, was a Danish lord who ruled as King of Sweden between 1160 and 1161. He was descended from King Inge I of Sweden through his mother, and from Sweyn II of Denmark through his father. According to Saxo Grammaticus, he was involved in the assassination of an earlier king, Sverker the Elder, and the Legend of Saint Erik attributes the killing of his predecessor Erik Jedvardsson to him. He was recognized as king only in parts of Sweden before being defeated and killed by Karl Sverkersson at a battle in Örebro in 1161.
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Who is Magnus Henriksson?+
Magnus Henriksson, also known as Magnus II, was a Danish lord who ruled as King of Sweden between 1160 and 1161. He was descended from King Inge I of Sweden through his mother, and from Sweyn II of Denmark through his father. According to Saxo Grammaticus, he was involved in the assassination of an
What does the name Magnus mean?+
The name Magnus means "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Magnus Henriksson born?+
Magnus Henriksson was born on January 1, 1130.
When did Magnus Henriksson die?+
Magnus Henriksson died in 1161, at approximately 31 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.
The name Magnus is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Magnus — January 1, 1130
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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— a palace visitor
The world is a little different because you existed.
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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