Magnus the Strong

"Magnus I of Sweden" redirects here. The term may also refer to Magnus Ladulås.
Magnus the Strong
King of Götaland, or possibly Sweden
Reign1120s – c. 1132
PredecessorInge the Younger
SuccessorSverker the Elder
Co-king of Denmark
Reign15 April 1134 – 4 June 1134
Coronation15 April 1134
Senior kingNiels
Bornc. 1106
Died4 June 1134 (aged 27–28)
Fotevik, Scania
SpouseRicheza of Poland
IssueCanute V of Denmark
Niels
Names
Swedish: Magnus Nilsson
HouseEstridsen
FatherNiels I of Denmark
MotherMargaret Fredkulla

Magnus the Strong (c. 1106 – 4 June 1134), also known as Magnus Nilsson[1] (Danish: Magnus Nielsen/Nielssøn[2][3]), was a Danish duke who ruled Götaland in southern Sweden from the 1120s to c. 1132. It is disputed whether he was elected king by the Swedes, but he is nevertheless sometimes found in the modern list of Swedish monarchs as Magnus I.[4] Snorri Sturlason gives him the epithet "Strong".

He was also briefly co-king of Denmark from 15 April 1134[5] and until his death.

  1. ^ "Kings and Queens of Sweden — A thousand year succession". Swedish Royal Court. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010.
  2. ^ Bricka, Carl Frederik, Dansk Biografisk Lexikon, vol. XI [Maar – Müllner], 1897, pp.45. Available online
  3. ^ "Magnus Nielssøn - Dansk Prins". Den Store Danske (in Danish). 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  4. ^ Lagerqvist, Lars O. (1995). Kings and Rulers of Sweden: A Pocket Encyclopedia. Stockholm: Vincent Publications. p. 16. ISBN 978-91-87064-15-9.
  5. ^ "Lothar III. und ältere Staufer (1125–1197)". Regesta Imperii Online. Mainz. Subsection: 1134 April 15, Halberstadt. Retrieved 2024-04-29.