Eric VI of Sweden

Eric VI, "the victorious" was king of the Swedes during the last two decades of the 10th century.

The extent of his kingdom is disputed. In addition to the central homeland of the Swedes round lake Mälaren it may have extended down the Baltic west coast as far south as the province Blekinge. Details on Eric's reign are sparse. It is claimed that he defeated a major Danish army under the command of his nephew Styrbjörn at Fyrisvallarna near Uppsala. In all probability he founded the (still existing) town Sigtuna where the first Swedish coins were stamped for his son and successor Olof.