Eric IX of Sweden Royalty

Eric IX of Sweden, (Swedish: Erik Jedvardsson; Erik den helige; died 18 May 1160), also called Eric the Lawgiver, Erik the Saint, Eric the Holy and in Sweden Sankt Erik meaning Saint Eric, was a Swedish king c.1155 – 1160. No historical records of Eric have survived, and all information about him is based on later legends that were aimed at having him established as a saint.

Personal facts

Eric IX of Sweden
Date of deathMay 18, 1160
Resting place
Uppsala Cathedral , Gamla Uppsala
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Royalty

From1155
To1160
predecessor
Sverker I of Sweden
successor
Magnus II of Sweden

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