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'''Haakon Magnusson''' ({{langx|non|Hákon Magnússon}}: {{langx|no|Håkon Magnusson}}; 1068 – February 1095), byname '''Toresfostre''' ({{langx|non|Þórisfóstra}}, meaning "fostered by Tore"), was ] from 1093 to 1095. Haakon was only partially recognized within Norway and his reign was thus of limited significance. He has generally not been counted in the numbered series of Norwegian kings.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Life== | ==Life== | ||
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King of Norway from 1093 to 1095 This article is about the 11th century king of Norway. For other Kings of Norway by this name, see Haakon Magnusson.| Haakon Magnusson | |
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| King of Norway | |
| Reign | 1093 – February 1095 |
| Predecessor | Olaf III |
| Successor | Magnus III |
| Co-ruler | Magnus III |
| Born | 1069 |
| Died | February 1095 (aged 25–26) Dovrefjell |
| House | Hardrada |
| Father | Magnus II of Norway |
Haakon Magnusson (Old Norse: Hákon Magnússon: Norwegian: Håkon Magnusson; 1068 – February 1095), byname Toresfostre (Old Norse: Þórisfóstra, meaning "fostered by Tore"), was King of Norway from 1093 to 1095. Haakon was only partially recognized within Norway and his reign was thus of limited significance. He has generally not been counted in the numbered series of Norwegian kings.
Life
He was the grandson of King Harald Hardrada, son of King Magnus and nephew of King Olaf Kyrre. Haakon was born around the same time his father died. He was raised as a foster son by Tore på Steig of Gudbrandsdalen on the farm Steig in Fron. In 1090, he undertook a Viking expedition to Bjarmaland, today the area of Arkhangelsk in northern Russia.
After the death of Olav Kyrre he was hailed as King of Norway in Trondheim, while his cousin, King Magnus Barefoot, was hailed in Viken. He soon came into conflict with King Magnus and war seemed inevitable. In 1095, Magnus Berrføtt prepared an armed action against Haakon, but was surprised by the strong position held by his cousin. When Haakon learned that Magnus had come to Trondheim, he went across the Dovrefjell mountain range. However, Haakon suddenly died during the trip over Dovrefjell. Magnus subsequently ruled as sole king of Norway. He captured Tore på Steig who was subsequently hanged. He was buried in Christ Church in Trondheim.
References
- Håkon Magnusson Toresfostre (Norsk biografisk leksikon)
- Bjarmeland (Store norske leksikon)
- Magnus Berrføtts saga (Snorre Sturluson: Heimskringla) Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
| Haakon MagnussonHouse of HardradaCadet branch of the Fairhair dynastyBorn: 1069 Died: February 1095 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded byOlaf III | King of Norway 1093–1095 with Magnus III |
Succeeded byMagnus III |