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He is regarded as the first king known to have ruled both the Swedes and the Geats. In Sweden, the reign of king Olov Skötkonung ( c. 995–1022) is considered to be the transition from the Viking age to the Middle Ages, he was the first Christian king of the Swedes, who ruled central Sweden.
- c. 980
- Erik Segersäll
- c. 995–1022
- Anund Jacob
Jan 14, 2024 · Olof Skötkonung is often regarded as a key Viking king who played a notable role in Sweden's gradual transition toward Christianity, known for his military endeavors and diplomacy. Source: The Viking Herald.
Olof är den förste kung som bevisligen regerade över både Mälardalen och Västergötland och han är också den förste svenska kung som döptes, förblev kristen och bidrog till Sveriges kristnande. Olof Skötkonung var dessutom först med att prägla mynt i Sverige. Utöver detta är inte mycket känt med fullständig säkerhet. [1]
Mar 29, 2024 · Olof Skötkonung. Died: 1022, Sweden. Title / Office: king (990-1022), Sweden. Olaf (died 1022, Sweden) was the king of Sweden ( c. 980–1022) whose apparent efforts to impose Christianity were frustrated by the leading non-Christian Swedish chieftains.
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He is regarded as the first king known to have ruled both the Swedes and the Geats. In Sweden, the reign of king Olov Skötkonung ( c. 995–1022) is considered to be the transition from the Viking age to the Middle Ages, he was the first Christian king of the Swedes, who ruled central Sweden.
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Jul 18, 2019 · Olof Skötkonung (död omkring år 1022) var en svensk kung av Ynglingaätten. Olof Skötkonung är den förste svenske kung som låtit prägla mynt i eget namn och som man vet härskat över både Svealand och Götaland. Mynten är präglade i Sigtuna i Uppland, men Olof finns också upptagen i Västgötalagens kungalängd.
In Sweden, the reign of king Olov Skötkonung (c. 995–1022) is considered to be the transition from the Viking age to the Middle Ages, because he was the first Christian king of the Swedes, who were the last to adopt Christianity in Scandinavia. He is associated with a growing influence of the church in what is today southwestern and central ...
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