Magnus the Good
King of Norway and Denmark
1024 — 1047
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Norway and Denmark
Born
January 1, 1024
Died
1047 (age ~23)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
monarch
NorwayBorn in NorwayDied in Zealand
1024
Born in Norway (1024-01-01)
1035
PositionMonarch of Norway (1035–1047)
1042
Positionmonarch of Denmark (1042–1047)
1047
Died in Zealand
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Magnus Olafsson, better known as Magnus the Good, was King of Norway from 1035 and King of Denmark from 1042 until his death in 1047.
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Who is Magnus the Good?+
Magnus Olafsson, better known as Magnus the Good, was King of Norway from 1035 and King of Denmark from 1042 until his death in 1047.
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 the Good born?+
Magnus the Good was born on January 1, 1024.
When did Magnus the Good die?+
Magnus the Good died in 1047, at approximately 23 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, 1024
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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