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Magnus Barefoot

1073–1103 · 11th century · Also known as Magnus III of Norway

Magnus Barefoot, or Magnus III, was king of Norway from 1093 to 1103. He led expeditions to the Orkneys, the Hebrides and the Isle of Man to assert Norwegian rule, and in 1098 his fleet defeated the Normans off Anglesey, killing Hugh of Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury. He was killed in Ulster in 1103 during a campaign in Ireland.

Magnus Barefoot
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