Eric XI of Sweden
Eric XI the Lisp and Lame Swedish: Erik Eriksson or Erik läspe och halte; Old Norse: Eiríkr Eiríksson (1216 – 2 February 1250) was King of Sweden in 1222–29 and 1234–50. Being the last ruler of the House of Eric, he stood in the shadow of a succession of powerful Jarls, especially his brother-in-law Birger Jarl, whose descendants ruled as kings after his death.
| Eric XI | |
|---|---|
Contemporary bust of King Eric | |
| King of Sweden | |
| Reign | 1222 – 1229; 1234 – 1250 |
| Predecessor | John I |
| Successor | Valdemar |
| Born | 1216 |
| Died | 2 February 1250 (aged 33–34) Sweden |
| Spouse | Catherine Sunesdotter |
| House | Eric |
| Father | Eric X |
| Mother | Richeza of Denmark |
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