1123 in Norway

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    Events in the year 1123 in Norway.

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    Coin thought to represent the Norwegian co-kings Eystein Magnusson and Sigurd the Crusader Oystein-Sigurd mynt.png
    Coin thought to represent the Norwegian co-kings Eystein Magnusson and Sigurd the Crusader

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    Early 12th century marble bust of Eystein I of Norway Oeystein.jpg
    Early 12th century marble bust of Eystein I of Norway

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    References

    1. Krag, Claus. "Øystein 1 Magnusson". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 22 July 2015.