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thumb|Windows created by Stenkil's dynasty in Vreta Abbey. Stenkil (Old Norse: Steinkell; died 1066) was a King of Sweden who ruled c. 1060 until 1066. He succeeded Emund the Old and became the first king from the House of Stenkil. He is praised as a devout Christian, but with an accommodating stance towards the old Pagan religion. His brief reign saw an armed conflict with Norway.

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Royalty.name
Stenkil
Royalty.succession
King of Sweden
Royalty.reign
c. 1060–1066
Royalty.predecessor
Emund the Old
Royalty.successor
Eric and Eric
Royalty.house
Stenkil
Royalty.spouse
Daughter of Emund the Old
Royalty.issue
Halsten Stenkilsson Håkan the Red (?) Inge the Elder
Royalty.father
Ragnvald the Old
Royalty.birth_place
Västergötland, Sweden
Royalty.death_date
1066
Royalty.death_place
Svitjod, Sweden
Royalty.religion
Chalcedonian Christianity

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date of death
1066-00-00
date of birth
1030-01-01
name in native language
Stenkil Ragnvaldsson
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  • Family background
  • Support for the Bremen mission
  • The war with Harald Hardrada
  • Death and burial
  • Family
  • Notes and references

thumb|Windows created by Stenkil's dynasty in Vreta Abbey. Stenkil (Old Norse: Steinkell; died 1066) was a King of Sweden who ruled c. 1060 until 1066. He succeeded Emund the Old and became the first king from the House of Stenkil. He is praised as a devout Christian, but with an accommodating stance towards the old Pagan religion. His brief reign saw an armed conflict with Norway.

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