Magnus Haakonsson was King of Norway from 1263 to 1280, and the forefather of the modernization and nationalization of the Norwegian law-code, after which he is known as "Magnus the Law-mender". During his tenure as king,he also sought to further draw the Norwegian church close to the Crown and royal authority. Here, he is able to codify that relationship, stating that all of his "Catholic Successors" are duty-bound to the protection and patronage of the Church in Norway perpetually.