Battle of Fotevik

Battle of Fotevik

Battle of Fotevik (Danish: "Slaget ved Fodevig") was fought between King Niels of Denmark and the illegitimate son of the previous King Eric I, also called as Eric, in June 4, 1134 at the bay of Fotevik in Skåne. The battle was a decisive victory for Eric, who became the next King of Denmark as Eric II.


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