Eirik II of Norway

Eirik Magnusson (c. 1268 - 1299), king of Norway from 1280 until 1299.

Related Topics:
1268 - 1299 - Norway - 1280

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He was the eldest surviving son of Magnus the Lawgiver, King of Norway, and his wife Ingeborg of Denmark. Through his mother (who was daughter of Jutta of Saxony, herself a descendant of Ulvhild of Norway, duchess of Saxony), Eric descended from king St Olav, Olav II of Norway, being the first after Magnus the Good of that saint's descendants to ascend that throne (i.e, the descendants of St.Olav returned to kingship of Norway).

Related Topics:
Magnus the Lawgiver, King of Norway - Ingeborg of Denmark - Ulvhild of Norway - Olav II of Norway - Magnus the Good

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Erik married princess Margaret of Scotland (daughter of king Alexander III) in 1281. Margaret died two years later in labour, giving birth to Margaret, Maid of Norway (d.1290). The young Margaret was to become queen of Scotland in 1286.

Related Topics:
Princess Margaret of Scotland - Alexander III - Margaret, Maid of Norway - Queen of Scotland - 1286

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He was later remarried to Isobel Bruce, daughter to Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale and Marjorie of Carrick, 3rd Countess of Carrick. Isobel was also sister to king Robert I of Scotland and Edward Bruce who briefly was High King of Ireland.

Related Topics:
Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale - Marjorie of Carrick, 3rd Countess of Carrick - Robert I of Scotland - Edward Bruce - High King of Ireland

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Eric received the nickname "Priesthater" from his less than successful relations with the church.

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As Eric died sonless, he was succeeded by his brother Haakon (king Haakon V).

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Eric's daughter Ingeborg married Valdemar Magnusson of Sweden.

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