Magnus IV of Sweden

MedievalEmperorSweden1316 — 1374

King of both Sweden and Norway, deposed.

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Quick Facts

Born

1316

Died

1374

Country

Sweden

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score38.3

Magnus IV of Sweden — Complete Timeline

1319 AD

Coronation as King of SwedenPolitical Action◆ Major

Magnus IV was crowned King of Sweden at the age of three, succeeding his grandfather Birger Magnusson. His minority led to a regency council ruling Sweden until he came of age.

CoronationMinority Rule

Impact: national

Union of Sweden and NorwayPolitical Action◆ Major

Magnus IV inherited the throne of Norway from his grandfather Haakon V, becoming king of both Sweden and Norway. This personal union united the two kingdoms under a single monarch for the first time.

UnionPersonal Union

Impact: regionalconstructive

1364 AD

Deposition by Swedish noblesPolitical Action◆ Major

Magnus IV was deposed by Swedish nobles led by Albert of Mecklenburg, who was elected king. Magnus was forced into exile in Norway, ending his rule over Sweden after 45 years.

DepositionNoble Revolt

Impact: nationaltragic

1374 AD

Death in exileOther

Magnus IV died in exile in Norway after being shipwrecked off the coast of Bergen. His death marked the end of the Swedish-Norwegian personal union, as Norway passed to his son Haakon VI.

DeathExile

Impact: nationaltragic