Olof Skötkonung was a Swedish king who reigned from roughly 995 until 1022. As the son of Eric the Victorious, he is recognized as the first ruler to govern both the Swedes and the Geats. His era is viewed by historians as a pivotal transition from the Viking Age into the Middle Ages. He was also the first Swedish monarch to mint his own coins and the first Christian king to rule in central Sweden. He is remembered as a saint in certain Christian traditions.