Haakon VI of Norway

Haakon VI Magnusson (appr. 1340-1380), King of Norway, co-king of Sweden 1362-64, son of King Magnus Eriksson of Sweden and Norway and Blanche of Namur. In 1343 he succeeded his father to the Norwegian throne, who would still rule during his minority, until 1355 when he reached majority as sovereign of Norway. 15 February 1362 he was elected (co)king of Sweden in Mora stones (representatives of Finland taking part in the election for the first time) at instigation of nobes, but soon in agreement with his father. In 1363 he married Margaret of Denmark, daughter of King Waldemar Atterdag of Denmark. In 1370 they had the son Olav who would succeed his grandfather to the Danish throne in 1376.

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1340 - 1380 - Norway - Magnus Eriksson - Sweden - Blanche of Namur - 1343 - 15 February - 1362 - Finland - 1363 - Margaret of Denmark - Waldemar Atterdag of Denmark - 1370 - Olav - 1376

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In 1380 King Haakon died and was succeeded by his own son Olav IV Haakonsson who was also King of Denmark.

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1380 - Olav IV Haakonsson - King of Denmark

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