Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney

Summary

Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney is a human^[1]. He was born in Egilsay^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1075^[3]. He died on April 16, 1117^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney was born in Egilsay^[2].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney was born on January 1, 1075^[3].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney died on April 16, 1117^[4].
• Burial took place at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall^[6].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's father was Erlend Thorfinnsson^[7].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's mother was Thora Sumarlididottir^[8].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney held citizenship in Norway^[9].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney is recorded as male^[10].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's instance of is recorded as human^[11].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's noble title is recorded as jarl^[12].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's Commons category is recorded as Magnus Erlendsson^[13].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint^[14].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's given name is recorded as Magnus^[15].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's feast day is recorded as April 16^[16].
• Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's work location is recorded as Orkney Islands^[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Egilsay^[2], Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney… he was born on January 1, 1075^[3]. His father was Erlend Thorfinnsson^[7]. His mother was Thora Sumarlididottir^[8].

Death and Burial

Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney died on April 16, 1117^[4]. He is buried at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall^[6].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney include Magnus Cathedral^[18], a church ruin^[19], in Faroe Islands^[20].

Why It Matters

Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).^[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[21] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[22]

Entities named for him include Magnus Cathedral^[18], a church ruin^[19], in Faroe Islands^[20].

FAQs

Where was Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney born?

Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney was born in Egilsay^[2].

Who were Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's parents?

Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's father was Erlend Thorfinnsson^[7]. Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney's mother was Thora Sumarlididottir^[8].