Kingdom of the Swedes, Goths and Wends

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Was the first form of the Swedish Monarchy, emerged when Eric the Victorious united the different Germanic peoples of the region into one country.

Summary

The earliest known inhabitants of the area that is now Sweden were hunter-gatherer tribes dating back thousands of years. By the Viking Age, Sweden was divided into petty kingdoms centered around areas like Lake Mälaren. The first historically documented king was Erik Segersäll, who ruled in the late 10th century.

Under the Stenkil dynasty, Sweden underwent Christianization and began to coalesce into a more unified kingdom.

Establishment

January 971: The Kingdom of Sweden was probably established by Eric the Victorious, who was king from around 970. Since he is the first Swedish king in a consecutive regnal succession, who is attested in sources independent of each other, Sweden's list of rulers usually begins with him.

Chronology

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1. Establishment of the Kingdom of Sweden

Eric the Victorious was a Swedish monarch as of around 970. Since he is the first Swedish king in a consecutive regnal succession, who is attested in sources independent of each other, Sweden's list of rulers usually begins with him.

2. Battle of Svolder

The Battle of Svolder was a naval battle fought in September 999 or 1000 in the western Baltic Sea between King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway and an alliance of his enemies. After the Battle of Svolder, the victorious leaders split Norway into areas of control.

September 1000: The Battle of Svolder was a naval battle fought in September 1000 in the western Baltic Sea between King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway and an alliance of his enemies. After the Battle of Svolder, the victorious leaders split Norway into areas of control.

3. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

March 1016: In 1016, Óláfr Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, arrived in Norway and claimed the throne. He defeated Sveinn, the Danish king, and his allies in the battle of Nesjar, solidifying his rule over the Kingdom of Norway.