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Inge Halstensson (king 1105-1125) became the sole ruler of Sweden at the death of his brother Philip Halstensson. During his reign, Jemtia became Norwegian and a certain king Kol made Ostrogothia independent. When he died it was the end of the House of Stenkil. Events Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor deposed by his son, Henry V Tamna kingdom annexed by Korean Goryeo Dynasty. ... Jump to: navigation, search Events May 23 - Lothair of Saxony becomes Holy Roman Emperor on the death of Henry V. War ends between Toulouse and Provence. ... Filip Halstensson (king 1105-1118) ruled together with his brother Ingold II from 1105 or 1110 and onwards. ... Jemtia, or Jämtland (or simply Jamtland as it is known by its local dialect), is a historical Province or landskap in the north of Sweden. ... The House of Stenkil was the first Geatish dynasty on the Swedish throne. ...

Preceded by:
Philip Halsten
King of Sweden
Succeeded by:
Ragnvald Knaphövde

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