Erik the Victorious
Swedish king (945-995)
945 — 995
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish king (945-995)
Born
January 1, 945
Died
995 (age ~50)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch
SwedenDied in Gamla Uppsala
945
Born (0945-01-01)
970
PositionMonarch of Sweden (970–995)
992
Positionmonarch of Denmark (992–993)
995
Died in Gamla Uppsala
About
Eric the Victorious was a Swedish monarch as of around 970. Although there were earlier Swedish kings, he is the first Swedish king in a consecutive regnal succession, who is attested in sources independent of each other, and consequently Sweden's list of rulers usually begins with him. His son Olof Skötkonung, however, is considered the first ruler documented to definitely have been accepted both by the original Swedes around Lake Mälaren and by the Geats around Lake Vättern. Adam of Bremen reports a king named Emund Eriksson before Eric, but it is not known whether he was Eric's father. The Norse sagas' accounts of a Björn Eriksson are considered unreliable.
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Who is Erik the Victorious?+
Eric the Victorious was a Swedish monarch as of around 970. Although there were earlier Swedish kings, he is the first Swedish king in a consecutive regnal succession, who is attested in sources independent of each other, and consequently Sweden's list of rulers usually begins with him. His son Olof
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik the Victorious born?+
Erik the Victorious was born on January 1, 945.
When did Erik the Victorious die?+
Erik the Victorious died in 995, at approximately 50 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — January 1, 945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
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