When did Eric the Victorious rule Sweden?
Eric the Victorious ruled Sweden from around 970 until his death near 995. His reign ended between 992 when Boleslaw I accession took place in Poland and 995 when Olof's coinage began in Sigtuna.
Questions about Eric the Victorious
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was Eric the Victorious father according to Adam of Bremen?
Adam of Bremen mentions a predecessor named Emund Eriksson as a possible father yet historians cannot confirm if he was Eric's father. Earlier rulers existed but their lines do not connect to later kings with the same clarity.
What battle did Eric the Victorious win at Fýrisvellir?
Eric the Victorious won the battle at Fýrisvellir near Uppsala after making sacrifice to Odin and promising to give himself to Odin in ten years if victorious. Styrbjörn the Strong led an invasion force that was utterly defeated while only those who fled survived the battle.
Did Eric the Victorious become King of Denmark?
Adam of Bremen reports that Eric became King of Denmark after defeating Sweyn Forkbeard and Saxo Grammaticus states he ruled over Denmark for seven years following an invasion. He kept Denmark for a time while Sweyn fled first to Norway then England and finally Scotland.
When did Eric the Victorious die and where is his grave located?
Eric died in Uppsala between 992 when Boleslaw I accession took place in Poland and 995 when Olof's coinage began in Sigtuna. Swedish historians suggest smaller tumuli at Old Uppsala probably include King Eric's grave.