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Halsten Stenkilsson

Type Figure Region Sweden Time c. 1040–1075 Also known as Halsten Stenkilsson、Halsten、哈尔斯滕

Swedish king, son of Stenkil; after his father's death in 1066 he co-ruled with his brother, then fell into a struggle for the throne, briefly holdin…

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  1. 1060–1066Sigtuna · SwedenIn the later part of Stenkil's reign, Halsten participated in royal government as heir, jointly assisting his father alongside his brother Inge and others. Sweden under Stenkil in the 1060s remained relatively stable, laying the foundation for Halsten's later accession.
  2. 1066–1070Uppsala · UppsalaHe succeeded on Stenkil's death in 1066 and briefly co-ruled with his brother Inge. He was soon challenged by rivals such as Erik Jedvardsson, and the throne changed hands several times. Between 1067 and 1070 Halsten was restored and deposed repeatedly, and Sweden entered a long period of political turmoil.

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