# Eric XI - King of Sweden

URL: https://allhistories.com/finland/rulers/eric-xi
Reign: 1222 – 2 February 1250
Born-Died: 1216 - 2 February 1250
Dynasty: House of Eric
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_XI_of_Sweden

Reigned 1222–1229 and 1234–1250, interrupted by Canute II. The Second Swedish Crusade into Tavastia is associated with the end of his reign.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [John I](https://allhistories.com/finland/rulers/john-i)
- Next in list: [Canute II](https://allhistories.com/finland/rulers/canute-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1227 - [Yaroslav's campaign against the Tavastians](https://allhistories.com/finland/timeline/1227-yaroslav-s-campaign-against-the-tavastians)
- 1229 - [Episcopal see moves to Koroinen](https://allhistories.com/finland/timeline/1229-episcopal-see-moves-to-koroinen)
- 1237 - [Pope calls for crusade against Tavastians](https://allhistories.com/finland/timeline/1237-pope-calls-for-crusade-against-tavastians)
- 1240 - [Battle of the Neva](https://allhistories.com/finland/timeline/1240-battle-of-the-neva)
- 1249 - [Second Swedish Crusade](https://allhistories.com/finland/timeline/1249-second-swedish-crusade)