Who was Eric X of Sweden?
Q: Who was Eric X of Sweden?
A: Eric X of Sweden (Erik Knutsson, c. 1180 - April 10, 1216) was the King of Sweden between 1208 and 1216.
Q: What is known about his mother?
A: His mother is now unknown.
Q: How did he become King of Sweden?
A: He escaped from the Battle of Älgarås in 1205 where his three brothers were killed and returned to Sweden in 1208 where he defeated Sverker II in the battle of Lena. He was then elected king and coronated in November 1210 after defeating Sverker II again at the Battle of Gestilren.
Q: Who did Eric marry?
A: Eric married Rikissa of Denmark, the daughter of Valdemar I of Denmark and Sophia of Novgorod, in 1210.
Q: What did Pope Innocent III agree to regarding Erik's reign?
A: Pope Innocent III agreed that Erik was King not only over Sweden but also any other pagan lands he captured, likely Finland. Previously, Innocent III had supported Sverker II.
Q: What is known about Erik's reign?
A: Very little is known about King Erik's reign, but it is said that the crops were good while he was king.
Q: Who were some children born to Erik during his reign?
A: Erik had several children including Sofia (died before 24 April 1241), Marianne (a Pomeranian princess also called Mariana or Marina), Ingeborg Eriksdotter (of Sweden) who married Birger Jarl, and Erik Eriksson (calledErik the Lisp and the Lame).
