Inge the Elder

Inge the Elder, son of Stenkil, was king of Sweden from before 1080 until his death around 1110. A stern Christian, he refused to perform the pagan blót at Uppsala and was driven into exile, the Swedes choosing Blot-Sweyn as king.

After three winters he returned, surprised Sweyn in his house and slew him, restoring Christianity. Around 1100 he founded Vreta Abbey near Linköping, Sweden's first nunnery, with Queen Helena. He died about 1110 and was followed by his nephews Philip and Inge the Younger.