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".

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Eric the Victorious, battle, Jomsvikings, Styrbjörn the Strong, 

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    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    eventarmed conflict980Battle of FýrisvellirJomsvikings, battle, Eric the Victorious, Styrbjörn the StrongWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1026Battle of HelgeåNorway, naval battle, North Sea EmpireWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1520Battle of UppsalabattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1521Conquest of UppsalabattleWikidata
    commonsimageEfter slaget vid Fyrisvall Commons
    commonsimageBeorn the Strident and Strong Commons
    commonsimageEric the Victorious praying to Odin before the Battle of the Fýrisvellir Commons