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'''Sigurd Magnusson''' was the last of the [[Viking]] Kings of [[Norway]]. | '''Sigurd Magnusson''' was the last of the [[Viking]] Kings of [[Norway]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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Sigurd Magnusson was born in [[Timeline#995-1993|1089]]. {{CIT|When he was nine,}} Sigurd and his father{{CIT|, [[Magnus Olafsson]],}} overthrew [[Paul Thorfinnson|Paul]] and [[Erlend Thorfinnson]] and Sigurd replaced them as Earl of [[Orkney Islands|Orkney]]. He became King of Norway at fourteen years of age and, five years into his reign, he commanded a fleet five thousand [[human|men]] (and five [[gargoyle]]s) on sixty ships, sailing for [[Constantinople]]. | Sigurd Magnusson was born in [[Timeline#995-1993|1089]]. {{CIT|When he was nine,}} Sigurd and his father{{CIT|, [[Magnus Olafsson]],}} overthrew [[Paul Thorfinnson|Paul]] and [[Erlend Thorfinnson]] and Sigurd replaced them as Earl of [[Orkney Islands|Orkney]]. He became King of Norway at fourteen years of age and, five years into his reign, he commanded a fleet five thousand [[human|men]] (and five [[gargoyle]]s) on sixty ships, sailing for [[Constantinople]]. | ||
During his voyage, he carried a "good luck" charm, the [[Eye of Odin]]. But during the [[Siege of Sidon]], a [[Saracen]] struck the talisman, shattering the charm's setting. Despite his army's victory, Sigurd lost his nerve by March 1111, and was ready to return to Norway. After selling his ships to the [[Byzantium|Byzantine]] Emperor, [[Alexios Komnenos]], he set off with a fraction of his men on horseback with only one gargoyle, [[Skade]], accompanying them. ''([[Fortune Favors the Brave...|"Fortune Favors the Brave..."]])'' | During his voyage, he carried a "good luck" charm, the [[Eye of Odin]]. But during the [[Siege of Sidon]], a [[Saracen]] struck the talisman, shattering the charm's setting. Despite his army's victory, Sigurd lost his nerve by March 1111, and was ready to return to Norway. After selling his ships to the [[Byzantium|Byzantine]] Emperor, [[Alexios Komnenos]], he set off with a fraction of his men on horseback with only one gargoyle, [[Skade]], accompanying them. ''([[Fortune Favors the Brave...|"Fortune Favors the Brave..."]])'' | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
* [[Fortune Favors the Brave...|"Fortune Favors the Brave..."]] | * [[Fortune Favors the Brave...|"Fortune Favors the Brave..."]] | ||
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==Real World Background== | ==Real World Background== | ||
Latest revision as of 04:33, 5 November 2025
Sigurd Magnusson was the last of the Viking Kings of Norway.
History
Sigurd Magnusson was born in 1089. When he was nine, Sigurd and his father, Magnus Olafsson, overthrew Paul and Erlend Thorfinnson and Sigurd replaced them as Earl of Orkney. He became King of Norway at fourteen years of age and, five years into his reign, he commanded a fleet five thousand men (and five gargoyles) on sixty ships, sailing for Constantinople.
During his voyage, he carried a "good luck" charm, the Eye of Odin. But during the Siege of Sidon, a Saracen struck the talisman, shattering the charm's setting. Despite his army's victory, Sigurd lost his nerve by March 1111, and was ready to return to Norway. After selling his ships to the Byzantine Emperor, Alexios Komnenos, he set off with a fraction of his men on horseback with only one gargoyle, Skade, accompanying them. ("Fortune Favors the Brave...")
Characteristics
Appearances
- "Fortune Favors the Brave..."
- "Fallen From the Ranks..." (Mentioned Only)
Real World Background
Sigurd is a distant cousin (specifically three times removed on his father's side) of Ingibjorg, making him kin to his predecessors as Earl of Orkney, Paul and Erlend Thorfinnson.
Before his death in 1130, Sigurd suffered from debilitating physical and mental illness, ranging from losing his footing to more erratic behavior, including depression. He was reputedly aware of his 'madness' and the impact it was having on the royal court. [1]
See Also
- Sigurd Magnusson at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
