Magnus Sigurdsson

Magnus Sigurdsson
Depiction of the Battle of Holmengrå
King of Norway
Reign1130–1135
PredecessorSigurd I
SuccessorHarald IV
Co-rulerHarald IV
Reign1137–1139
PredecessorHarald IV
SuccessorSigurd II and Inge I
Bornc. 1115
Died12 November 1139
Holmengrå, Hvaler
SpouseChristine of Denmark
Names
Magnus Sigurdsson
HouseHardrada
FatherSigurd the Crusader
MotherBorghild Olafsdatter (concubine)

Magnus Sigurdsson (c.1115 – 12 November 1139), also known as Magnus the Blind and Magnus IV, was King of Norway from 1130 to 1135 and again from 1137 to 1139. His period as king marked the beginning of the civil war era in Norway, which lasted until 1240.