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Killed in battle against Charles VII. Charles Karl Sverkersson: c. 1157 – 12 April 1167 (c. 10 years; ruled all of Sweden from 1161 onwards) Son of Sverker I. Initially ruled in Västergötland in opposition to Eric IX; later overthrew Magnus II. Christina Hvide (at least 1 child) 1130 – 12 April 1167 (aged 37)
- Before c. 970
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Charles of Sweden may refer to: Charles VII of Sweden (circa 1130-1167), king; Charles VIII of Sweden (1409–1470), king; Charles IX of Sweden (1550–1611), king; Charles X Gustav of Sweden (1622–1660), king; Charles XI of Sweden (1655–1697), king; Charles XII of Sweden (1682–1718), king; Charles XIII of Sweden (1748–1818), king
Charles VII or Carl (Swedish: Karl Sverkersson; c. 1130 – 12 April 1167) was ruler of Götaland, and then King of Sweden from c. 1161 to 1167, when he was assassinated in a military attack by Knut Eriksson who succeeded him as Canute I.
Charles VII or Carl (Swedish: Karl Sverkersson; c. 1130 – 12 April 1167) was ruler of Götaland, and then King of Sweden from c. 1161 to 1167, when he was assassinated in a military attack by Knut Eriksson who succeeded him as Canute I.
Apr 22, 2024 · Also known as. English. Charles VII of Sweden. King of Sweden (1130-1167) Karl Sverkersson.
Charles VII (actually Charles I) [1] [2] or Carl, Swedish: Karl Sverkersson, (c. 1130 – 12 April 1167), was ruler of Gothenland, and then King of Sweden from c. 1161 to 1167, when he was assassinated. He is the first historically known king of Sweden by the name of Karl, but use of Charles VII is widespread (see notes). Life
