Battle of Fýrisvellir

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath political alliances formed
increased Swedish influence in the region
gptkbp:armament shields
swords
spears
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Norse_mythology
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:combatants Danes
Swedes
gptkbp:commemorated_by historical reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired later literature
gptkbp:date c. 1000
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:artworks
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:fought_against Norse kingdoms
gptkbp:historical_context transition from paganism to Christianity
gptkbp:historical_figures varied interpretations
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in regional power dynamics
part of the Viking Age conflicts
gptkbp:historical_source sagas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Fýrisvellir
gptkbp:influenced future battles in Scandinavia
gptkbp:influenced_by geopolitical tensions
previous conflicts
gptkbp:involved local militias
cavalry units
infantry units
mercenary forces
gptkbp:legacy part of Swedish national history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fýrisvellir
gptkbp:notable_event ambush tactics employed
decisive charge by Swedish forces
flanking maneuvers executed
retreat of Danish forces
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:King_Sweyn_Forkbeard
gptkb:King_Olof_Skötkonung
gptkbp:notable_wins increased trade with neighboring regions
territorial gains for Sweden
increased Viking raids in the area
loss of Danish prestige
strengthened alliances among Swedish tribes
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Hjorungavåg
gptkbp:result decisive victory for the Swedes
gptkbp:strategic_goals defend territory
expand influence
gptkbp:strategic_importance control over trade routes
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_Stiklestad
gptkbp:tactics_used flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain open fields
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erik_of_Denmark
gptkb:Eric_the_Victorious
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7