Eric X of Sweden
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Eric X[1] (Swedish: Erik Knutsson; Old Norse: Eiríkr Knútsson; c. 1180 – 10 April 1216) was King of Sweden between 1208 and 1216. Also known as Eric the Survivor (Swedish: Erik som överlevde), he was, at his accession to the throne, the only remaining son of King Canute I of Sweden and his queen. The name of his mother is not known, but may have been Cecilia.
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Eric X | |
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King of Sweden | |
Reign | 1208–1216 |
Predecessor | Sverker II |
Successor | John I |
Born | c. 1180 |
Died | 10 April 1216 (aged 35–36) Näs Castle on the island of Visingsö |
Burial | Varnhem Abbey Church |
Spouse | Richeza of Denmark |
Issue | Sophia Eriksdotter Martha Eriksdotter Ingeborg Eriksdotter Marianna Eriksdotter Eric XI of Sweden |
House | Eric |
Father | Canute I of Sweden |
Mother | possibly Cecilia Johansdotter |
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