Eric the Pagan
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Eric was a contender for the Swedish kingship in 1066–67. After the death of King Stenkil, he made war on Eric Stenkilsson for the Swedish throne. Both died in the war. The two rivalling Eriks are only known by their first name and from one source (Adam of Bremen
). Thus, the idea that he was a pagan candidate, as well as his opponent's parentage, are purely conjectural.
After the contenders were dead, Halsten, son of Stenkil, ascended to the throne, possibly with the help of his rather more strong willed brother Inge I the Elder
. The years 1066 to 1088 are very turbulent with a great number of known — and most likely also a great number of unknown — pretenders to the Swedish throne.
Adam of Bremen
Adam of Bremen was a German medieval chronicler. He lived and worked in the second half of the eleventh century. He is most famous for his chronicle Gesta Hammaburgensis Ecclesiae Pontificum .-Background:Little is known of his life other than hints from his own chronicles...
). Thus, the idea that he was a pagan candidate, as well as his opponent's parentage, are purely conjectural.
After the contenders were dead, Halsten, son of Stenkil, ascended to the throne, possibly with the help of his rather more strong willed brother Inge I the Elder
Inge I of Sweden
Inge the Elder was a King of Sweden.-Biography:Inge was the son of the former King Stenkil and a Swedish princess. Inge shared the rule of the kingdom with his probably elder brother Halsten Stenkilsson, but little is known with certainty of Inge's reign...
. The years 1066 to 1088 are very turbulent with a great number of known — and most likely also a great number of unknown — pretenders to the Swedish throne.