Algaut (or ''Algöt'') was a
Geatish king who ruled
West Götaland according to the ''
Heimskringla''.
Snorri Sturluson
Snorri Sturluson ( ; ; 1179 – 22 September 1241) was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He is commonly thought to have authored or compiled portions of the ...
relates that he was burnt to death by his
son-in-law, the Swedish king
Ingjald Ill-ruler.
Kings of the Geats
People whose existence is disputed
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