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Eric VI of Sweden

Eric the Victorious (VI), or Erik Segersäll, was king of the Swedes during the last two decades of the 10th century.

The extent of his kingdom is disputed. In addition to the Svealand heartland round lake Mälaren it may have extended down the Baltic Sea coast as far south as Blekinge. Details on Eric's reign are sparse. It is claimed that he defeated a major Danish army under the command of his nephew Styrbjörn at Fyrisvallarna at Old Uppsala, from which his accolade "the victorious" stems. In all probability he founded the town of Sigtuna, which still exists and where the first Swedish coins were stamped for his son and successor Olof Skötkonung.

Eric is claimed to have married Sigrid the Haughty, daughter of Mieszko I of Poland, in the 980s.

See also: House of Yngling, List of Swedish monarchs

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