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Eric IX of Sweden

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Coat of Arms of Stockholm, depicting Eric IX of Sweden
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Coat of Arms of Stockholm, depicting Eric IX of Sweden

Eric IX of Sweden (or Erik the Lawgiver or Eric the Saint. In Swedish he is simply known as Erik den helige which roughly equals Saint Eric) (circa 1120 - 1160) was a Swedish king between 1150 and 1160. He would later be made a (regionally recognized) saint. He was a rival king to Sverker the Elder who claimed the thone between 1150 and 1156. Eric's reign ended when he was murdered in Uppsala.

The relic casket of Eric is on display in Uppsala cathedral (Uppsala domkyrka). The casket contains bones of a male, with traces of injury to the neck. Eric is the patron saint of Stockholm and depicted in the city's arms.



Preceded by:
Sverker the Elder
King of Sweden Succeeded by:
Charles VII




Last updated: 10-24-2004 05:10:45