Magnus III of Orkney

(1225-1273) was Earl of Orkneyar from 1256 to 1273, succeeding Gilbride of Orkney and preceding Jon Magnusson of Orkney.
Biography[]
Magnus was born on Orkney in 1225, the son of Earl Gilbride of Orkney. He succeeded his father in 1256, and he reigned for 17 years. He died in 1273 and was succeeded by his son Jon Magnusson of Orkney.