King Erik IX (ca.1156-1160)

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Saint/King Eric IX of Sweden remains to be tested



Eric IX




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_IX_of_Sweden





King Erik IX's DNA to be tested after remains are opened up to public | Mail Online

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Swedes open coffin of 850-year-old king - The Local

Gravöppning ska ge nya svar om helgonkung Kultur SvD
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Erik den heliges kista är öppnad Nyheter Aftonbladet

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Unlocking the secrets to Sweden’s Holy King

Unlocking the secrets to Sweden’s Holy King

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The horrific death of a saint revealed: King Erik of Sweden was taunted and cut repeatedly as he left mass before his head was chopped off outside a church in 1160
Saint's legend speaks of king who died in battle outside the church
Enemy swarmed him, until he lay half dead on the ground, then taunted him, before finally cutting off his head
New analysis of the royal skeleton shows claims are generally true
By MARK PRIGG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 19:02 GMT, 16 March 2016 | UPDATED: 20:45 GMT, 16 March 2016


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Relic of Beheaded Medieval Swedish King Might Be Authentic




Relic of Beheaded Medieval Swedish King Might Be Authentic – Royal Central