Eric X of Sweden
Eric "X" (Swedish: Erik Knutsson; Old Norse: Eiríkr Knútsson; c. 1180 – 10 April 1216) was the 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.
| Eric X | |
|---|---|
Coin of King Eric | |
| 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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