Jón Magnússon
Earl of Orkney
About Jón Magnússon
Lived 1201 – 1310 (aged 108–109).
Jón Magnússon was Earl of Orkney in 1284–c. 1312.
Life
Jón Magnússon was the son of Magnus III of Orkney, and succeeded his brother to the Earldom of Orkney and Earldom of Caithness in 1284. He was a signatory of the Treaty of Birgham/Salisbury in 1290, in which Margaret, Maid of Norway, was betrothed to Edward of Carnarfon. On 5 August 1296 he swore fealty to Edward I of England at Murkle, in Caithness.
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Important facts
Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jón Magnússon?
Earl of Orkney
When was Jón Magnússon born?
Jón Magnússon was born in 1201.
When did Jón Magnússon die?
Jón Magnússon died in 1310.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jón Magnússon, Earl of Orkney
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jón Magnússon. https://biography.guide/jon-magnusson-1201/
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