Olof Björnsson

Olof Björnsson (reigned c. 970 – c.975) was a legendary Swedish king who was referenced in several Old Norse Sagas including Hervarar saga, Saga of Harald Fairhair and the Styrbjarnar þáttr Svíakappa.[1]

Olof Björnsson
Legendary king of Sweden
Reignc. 970 - c. 975
PredecessorBjörn Eriksson
SuccessorEric the Victorious
Died975
ConsortIngeborg Thrandsdotter
HouseHouse of Munsö
FatherBjörn Eriksson
ReligionNorse Paganism
OccupationViking

Olof was the son of Björn Eriksson who ruled as king of Sweden. After the death of their father, Olof ruled jointly with his brother Eric the Victorious (Swedish: Erik Segersäll). By his queen Ingeborg Thrandsdotter, he was the father of Styrbjörn Starke and Gyrid, queen consort of King Harald Bluetooth. He died of poison during a meal. Eric, instead of proclaiming his nephew Styrbjörn co-ruler, proclaimed his own unborn son to be co-ruler. This son ruled as King Olof Skötkonung.[2][3]

See also

  • Early Swedish History

References

  1. Fredrik Åhlander. "Kung Olof II Björnsson". fredrikahlander. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  2. "Styrbjörn Starke". Nordisk familjebok. 1918. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  3. Verner von Heidenstam. "Hjälmdis Rider Till Erik Segersäll". Project Runeberg. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
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