I have also seen an older history book, from long before the accession of Olav V, where Olav Håkonsson, who reigned from 1380 to 1387, and who is now reckoned as Olav IV, was referred to as Olav V. So it seems that the "relegation" of Olav Magnusson was only decided quite recently - apparently as recently as 1957...
Strange reason in my opinion, but thank you for your reply and explanation.
The official list of kings does not always include Olav Magnusson (1099-1115), and he did not receive a regnal number. He became co-king in 1103 with his elder brothers Øystein I Magnusson (reign 1103-1123) and Sigurd I 'Jordsalfare' Magnusson (reign 1103-1130).
Why is he not always included? The only explanation I have seen is his age, he died only 16 years old
I have difficulties understanding the line of Norwegian Kings when it comes to the name Olav. There seems to have been six King with that name, but the latest one was Olav V. Which King should be excluded?
Olav Tryggvason 995-1000
Olav den hellige 1015-1028
Olav Kyrre 1069-1093
Olav Magnusson 1103-1115
Olav Håkonsson 1370-1387
Olav V 1957-1991
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