Battle of Fýrisvellir
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The Battle of Fýrisvellir was fought in the 980s on the plain called Fýrisvellir, where modern Uppsala is situated, between King Eric the Victorious and an invading force. According to Norse sagas, this force was led by his nephew Styrbjörn the Strong. Eric won the battle, and became known as "the Victorious".
980
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980 Battle of Fýrisvellir
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 980 | Battle of Fýrisvellir | Jomsvikings, battle, Eric the Victorious, Styrbjörn the Strong | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1026 | Battle of Helgeå | Norway, naval battle, North Sea Empire | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1520 | Battle of Uppsala | battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1521 | Conquest of Uppsala | battle | Wikidata |
| commons | image | Efter slaget vid Fyrisvall | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Beorn the Strident and Strong | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Eric the Victorious praying to Odin before the Battle of the Fýrisvellir | Commons | ||


