Magnus Eriksson
Born: 1316
Died: 1374
King of Norway | 1319-1343
King of Sweden | 1319-1364
There is a story in Norwegian folklore that King Magnus VII of Norway met with a group of knights who were said to be followers of King Arthur in 1364. The story goes that Magnus was traveling in the north of Norway when he encountered a group of knights dressed in unusual clothing and bearing strange weapons. The knights reportedly spoke a language that Magnus did not understand, and he was initially wary of them.
However, the knights proved to be friendly, and they shared stories with Magnus about their homeland, which they called Logres. They also told him about their king, Arthur, who was said to be a great and powerful ruler. Magnus was impressed by the knights’ tales and asked them to bring him to their king. The knights agreed and led Magnus on a journey across the sea to Logres.
When Magnus arrived in Logres, he was greeted by King Arthur himself. The two kings reportedly had a friendly meeting, during which they exchanged gifts and discussed their respective kingdoms. Magnus was said to have been impressed by the wealth and power of King Arthur’s court, and he returned to Norway with a newfound respect for the legendary king.
While there is no concrete historical evidence to support this story, it has become a popular legend in Norwegian folklore. The story of Magnus’ meeting with King Arthur’s men has been retold in various forms over the centuries.
Magnus VII of Norway
Magnus VII of Norway, also known as Magnus Eriksson, ruled as the King of Norway from 1319 to 1343 and as the King of Sweden from 1319 to 1364. Magnus was the son of Erik Magnusson, who had been King of Norway from 1280 to 1299, and his wife Ingeborg of Denmark. Magnus was born in 1316 and became king at the age of three after his father’s death.
During his reign, Magnus faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with rival claimants to the throne and tensions with neighboring kingdoms. In 1335, Magnus signed the Treaty of Novgorod with Russia, which ended a long-standing border dispute between the two nations. Magnus also attempted to expand his power by allying with the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading alliance based in Germany.
Despite his efforts, Magnus’ rule was marked by instability and political turmoil, and he was eventually forced to abdicate the throne of Sweden in 1364. Magnus died in 1374 at the age of 58.
See also
Grocland | The Legend of King Arthur
Indrawing Seas | The Legend of King Arthur