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Encyclopedia > Magnus II of the Isle of Man

King Magnus II of the Isle of Man is more commonly known by his nickname Magnus Barelegs. He was given this nickname due to his penchant for wearing kilts.


Magnus was a viking king who was exiled from Norway for opening the tomb of his father, Olaf II of Norway.


After his exile, Magnus conquered many islands until coming to the Isle of Man, where he built Peel Castle.


Historical accounts differ on how Magnus was eventually killed, but generally suggest he was killed when he attempted to invade Ireland.


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Magnus Barefoot (1073-1103), son of Olaf Kyrre, was king of Norway from 1093 until 1103 and King of the Isle of Man from 1095-1102.
In 1098, he conquered the Orkney Islands, the Hebrides and the Isle of Man.
Magnus died in battle in near Downpatrick in what is now Northern Ireland in 1103.
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