When did King Emund the Old die and how long did he rule Sweden?
King Emund the Old died in the summer of 1060 after ruling Sweden for roughly a decade. He is known to have been alive as late as summer 1060.
Questions about Emund the Old
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the parents of King Emund the Old and what was his mother's background?
King Emund the Old was the son of Olof Skötkonung and Edla, daughter of a Slavic chief from the southern coast of the Baltic Sea. His mother served as one of King Olof's co-wives alongside Estrid of the Obotrites.
Why did Adam of Bremen call King Emund the Old pessimus or worst?
Adam of Bremen wrote that Emund cared very little for the Christian faith despite being baptised. The German chronicler gave him the cognomen pessimus meaning worst because of this lack of religious devotion.
What boundary-marks between Sweden and Denmark existed during the reign of King Emund the Old?
A preserved memorandum describes six stones placed between Sweden and Denmark at specific locations like Snutruase and Danabäck. Ragnvalde of Tiundaland and Botvid of Hälsingland helped place these markers along with Grimalde of Östergötland and Tole of Jutland.
How many children did King Emund the Old have and who succeeded him to the throne?
Emund sired two known children named Anund and an unnamed daughter who became Queen Consort of King Stenkil of Sweden. Adam of Bremen relates he was succeeded by his nephew or stepson who was likely his son-in-law, marking the beginning of the Stenkil dynasty lasting until the 1120s.