King Erik IX (ca.1156-1160)
Saint/King Eric IX of Sweden remains to be tested
Eric IX https://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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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 Read more: Saint Erik of Sweden was taunted before being having his head chopped off | Daily Mail Online Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook |
Relic of Beheaded Medieval Swedish King Might Be Authentic
Relic of Beheaded Medieval Swedish King Might Be Authentic – Royal Central |
King Erik IX landed on the coast of Finland in 1157.
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