Eric the Victorious
Swedish king (945-995)
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Summary
Eric the Victorious was born on January 1, 945[1]. He died on 995[2] in Gamla Uppsala[3]. He worked as a monarch[4]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,742 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Gamla Uppsala[6]
- Father: Björn Eriksson[7]
- Spouse: Sigrid the Haughty[8], Gunhild of Wenden[9], Aud Haakonsdottir of Lade[10], Świętosława[11]
- Child: Olof Skötkonung[12], Holmfrid of Sweden[13]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
- Position held: Monarch of Sweden[15], monarch of Denmark[16]
- Religion or worldview: Old Norse religion[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: House of Munsö[19]
- Commons category: Eric (V) the Victorious[20]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Fýrisvellir[21]
- Given name: Erik[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[26]
- Present in work: Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks[27]
- Name in native language: Erik Segersäll[28]
- Sibling: Olof Björnsson[29]
Why It Matters
Eric the Victorious has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where did Eric the Victorious die?
Eric the Victorious died in Gamla Uppsala[3].
Who were Eric the Victorious's parents?
Eric the Victorious's father was Björn Eriksson[7].
Who was Eric the Victorious married to?
Eric the Victorious's spouses include Sigrid the Haughty[8], Gunhild of Wenden[9], Aud Haakonsdottir of Lade[10], and Świętosława[11].
What did Eric the Victorious do for work?
Eric the Victorious worked as a monarch[4].