Battle of Olustra

The Battle of Olustra (Swedish: Slaget vid Olustra; 1229) was a battle between Erik Eriksson, and the Folkungs, led by Knut Holmgersson. The battle did most likely take place in Olustra in Södermanland, but other mentions say that it took place in Alvastra, Östergötland. The battle ended in a victory for the Folkungs, Erik Eriksson fled to Denmark in 1230.[1][2][3]

The Battle of Olustra
Date1229
Location
Södermanland or Östergötland
Result Folkung victory
Belligerents
Eric XI
Strength
Unknown Unknown
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  2. ^ "Folkungarna | Historia | SO-rummet". www.so-rummet.se (in Swedish). 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  3. ^ "Erikska ätten | Historia | SO-rummet". www.so-rummet.se (in Swedish). 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-06-18.