Magnus the Good

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Norse_mythology
Viking Age
Christianization of Norway
Christian kings of Norway
gptkbp:battle Battle of Stiklestad
gptkbp:born 1024
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Nidaros_Cathedral
gptkbp:children none known
gptkbp:co-ruler gptkb:Harald_I_of_Norway
gptkbp:contemporary Cnut the Great
gptkbp:cultural_impact Norwegian_history
gptkbp:death 1047
gptkbp:descendant House of Knýtlinga
gptkbp:died 1047_in_Norway
gptkbp:dynasty House of Knýtlinga
gptkbp:father gptkb:Olaf_II_of_Norway
gptkbp:historical_figure in medieval history
in_Norwegian_folklore
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of unity
unification_of_Norway
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:post-Viking_Age_Norway
11th century
gptkbp:historicalRecords varied interpretations
often romanticized
gptkbp:historicalSignificance limited sources
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Magnus the Good
gptkbp:impact on_Scandinavian_unity
gptkbp:influence Norwegian_culture
Scandinavian_politics
later_Norwegian_kings
gptkbp:influenced Cnut the Great's policies
gptkbp:is_known_for military campaigns
supporting the church
peaceful reign
diplomatic_relations_with_Denmark
promoting_Christianity_in_Norway
gptkbp:legacy positive reputation
considered a good king
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Astrid_of_Sweden
gptkbp:nationality Norwegian
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Magnus_the_Good
gptkbp:portrayedBy historical texts
gptkbp:predecessor Cnut the Great
gptkbp:reign 12 years
monarchy
1035
1035 in Nidaros
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:role gptkb:King_of_Norway
in_the_spread_of_Christianity
gptkbp:spouse not married
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Harald_Hardrada
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Norway