Magnus means "Great" in Latin. It is already known as a first name in the late Roman Empire (see Magnus ), but became more widespread in the Middle Ages - particularly among Scandinavians after their conversion to Christinaity and introduction to the Latin languague. Persons so named include: People Kings of Norway · Magnus I of Norway, 1035-1047 · Magnus II of Norway, 1066-1069 · Magnus III of Norway, 1093-1103 · Magnus IV of Norway, 1130-1135, 1137-1139 · Magnus V of Norway, 1161-1184 · Magnus VI of Norway, 1263-1280 · Magnus VII of Norway, 1320-1355 Kings of Sweden · Magnus I of Gothenland, 1125-1130 · Magnus III of Sweden, 1240-1290 · Magnus IV of Sweden, 1319-1364 King of Livonia · Magnus of Livonia, 1570-1578 Dukes

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