Person:Olof Björnsson (1)
Olof II Björnsson "Mitkg" _____, King of Sweden
b.Est 930 Sweden
d.Est 975 Sweden
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Olof II Björnsson "Mitkg" _____, King of SwedenEst 930 - Est 975
  2. Erik VI "The Victorious" BjornssonAbt 945 - Abt 995
Spouse and Children
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  1. Gyrid Olafsdottir _____, Queen of DenmarkEst 950 - 987
  2. Styrbjörn _____, "the Strong" of SwedenEst 960 - Abt 984
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Facts and Events
Name Olof II Björnsson "Mitkg" _____, King of Sweden
Gender Male
Birth[2] Est 930 SwedenHouse of Munsö
Marriage to Ingeborg Thrandsdotter
Death? Est 975 Sweden
Reference Number? Q240258?


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Olof Björnsson, in legend, was a Swedish king who was referenced in several Old Norse Sagas including Hervarar saga, Saga of Harald Fairhair and the Styrbjarnar þáttr Svíakappa. Reconstructions that place him as a historical king date his reign to c. 970 – c. 975.

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 the historical king Olof Skötkonung.

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References
  1.   Olof (II) Björnsson, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
  2. ↑ Birth year estimated based on the assumption that he ruled about 970-975 (see Wikipedia) and on the assumption that the dates traditionally attributed to his supposed father Björn (882-932) are too early and/or that Olof's father was not Björn (see Wikipedia article on Björn Eriksson).
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