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Olof of Sweden

Olof of Sweden, Olof Skötkonung or Skautkonung, the first Christian king in Sweden, reigned between 995 and 1022. He was baptized in Husaby, Götaland in 1008. His father Eric the Victorious, is said to have been baptized, but later when returning to the Svealand kingdom fell back to heathen customs, worshipping the ancient Asa gods. His mother might be Sigrid the Haughty was daughter of Polish christian prince Mieszko I of Poland. He married Estrid of the Obotrites, better known as Queen Ingrid.

See also: Ansgar

Preceded by: Eric VI of Sweden

List of Swedish monarchs

Succeeded by: Anund Jacob of Sweden

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