Øystein Magnusson ^{1 2 3}

   Another name for Øystein was Eystein I Magnusson.

  General Notes:

King of Norway (1103-22) whose reign with his brother Sigurd I Jerusalemfarer was the longest joint rule in the history of Norway.

An illegitimate son of Magnus III Barefoot, Eystein succeeded to the throne in 1103 with his younger brothers Sigurd I and Olaf (IV); the latter, a child, died in 1115, but Sigurd outlived Eystein. While Sigurd was off on crusades in Moorish Spain and the Holy Land in 1107-11, Eystein served Norway with great ability, gaining territory from Sweden, building churches, and fostering internal progress.

Eystein constructed several churches, Munkeliv monastery in Bergen, a port in Agdenes and hostels for travellers. He also brought Jämtland under Norwegian rule, according to the saga of Sigurd and his brothers in the Heimskringla.

Eystein and his wife Ingebjørg Guttormsdatter had a daughter, Maria Øysteinsdatter, who was the mother of royal pretender Olav Ugjæva (Olaf the Unlucky). Olaf was named king in 1166, but was subsequently defeated by Magnus V (Magnus Erlingsson) and forced to flee the country.

Konge etter faren Magnus Berrføtt 1103 sm.m. brødrene Sigurd og Olav. Førte styret under Sigurds korsferd. Lot bygge fjellstuer på Dovre, havner, kirker og klostrer; meget avholdt. Dårlig forhold til broren Sigurd [Jorsalfare].

  Research Notes:

The date of his death is also recorded as 29 Aug 1123.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Acceded: King of Norway, 1103.

Øystein married Ingeborg Guttormsdotter.