Magnus III of Orkney

Earl of Orkney
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Magnus III of Orkney

Summary

Magnus III of Orkney is a human[1]. He was born on 1250[2]. He died on January 1, 1273[3]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

Key Facts

  • Magnus III of Orkney was born on 1250[2].
  • Magnus III of Orkney died on January 1, 1273[3].
  • Magnus III of Orkney died on 1273[5].
  • Magnus III of Orkney's father was Gilbert, Earl of Orkney[6].
  • A child of Magnus III of Orkney was Magnus Magnusson, Earl of Orkney[7].
  • A child of Magnus III of Orkney was Jón Magnússon[8].
  • Magnus III of Orkney is recorded as male[9].
  • Magnus III of Orkney's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Magnus III of Orkney's given name is recorded as Magnus[11].
  • Magnus III of Orkney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[12].

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Origins and Family

Magnus III of Orkney was born on 1250[2]. His father was Gilbert, Earl of Orkney[6].

Personal Life

Children include Magnus Magnusson, Earl of Orkney[7], a feudatory[13] and Jón Magnússon[8], 1201–1310[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1273[3] and 1273[5].

Why It Matters

Magnus III of Orkney is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

FAQs

Who were Magnus III of Orkney's parents?

Magnus III of Orkney's father was Gilbert, Earl of Orkney[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [2] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [13] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Magnus Magnusson, Earl of Orkney, Jón Magnússon
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian
    Instance of
    Father Gilbert, Earl of Orkney
    + 4 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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