Swedish–Norwegian War (1099–1101)
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For the war in 1814, see Swedish–Norwegian War.
The Swedish–Norwegian War (1099–1101), otherwise known as Inge the Elder's war against Magnus Barefoot,[1] was a war between Sweden and Norway. It regarded the Norwegian claim to all lands west of the Göta River. Inge managed to successfully repel the Norwegian invasions,[2] and peace was later signed at Kungälv in 1101.
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Statue depicting the Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish kings at Kungahälla in 1101. | |||||||||
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Sweden Geats | Kingdom of Norway | ||||||||
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Inge the Elder | Magnus Barefoot | ||||||||
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3,600 | 300-360 |
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