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Magnus, Duke of Holstein

1540–1583 · 16th century · Also known as Magnus of Livonia

Magnus, Duke of Holstein, was a younger brother of Frederick II of Denmark, who bought him the bishoprics of Ösel-Wiek and Courland in 1559. During the Livonian War Ivan IV of Russia proclaimed him King of Livonia in 1570 as a Russian vassal. His kingdom never controlled much territory, and after his death in 1583 Denmark sold its rights to Poland-Lithuania.

Magnus, Duke of Holstein
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Mentioned in 5 state histories

Bishopric of Ösel-WiekBishopric of CourlandDanish ÖselKingdom of LivoniaDistrict of Pilten

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