King Eirik II of Norway
King Eirik II of Norway, also known as Eirik Magnusson, ruled from 1280 to 1299. He was the son of King Magnus VI of Norway and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden. Eirik's reign was marked by efforts to strengthen the monarchy and maintain peace in a time of regional conflicts.
Eirik II faced challenges from rival factions and struggled with the influence of the Church and local nobility. His rule ended when he died in 1299, after which his son, Haakon V of Norway, succeeded him. Eirik's legacy includes attempts to unify Norway during a turbulent period in its history.