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Sverker II or Sverker the Younger (Swedish: Sverker den yngre or Sverker Karlsson, born before 1167 – 17 July 1210) was King of Sweden from 1195 or 1196 to 1208 when he was defeated in the Battle of Lena by Prince Eric. Sverker died in the 1210 Battle of Gestilren where his forces battled those of King Eric X.
- 1195–1208
- Christina Hvide
Jul 17, 2023 · Fagrskinna names “Sverkir konungr, fadir Jóans konungs” as son of “Kristinar er átti Karl konungr Sverkissunr” [134]. He succeeded in 1196 as SVERKER II "den yngre/the younger" King of Sweden. The Saga of King Sverre records the accession of "Sorkvi Karlsson" after the death of "King Knut of Sweden" [135].
The Battle of Gestilren took place on July 17, 1210. The battle was fought between the exiled King of Sweden Sverker and the ruling King Eric X . Sverker had been beaten in the previous Battle of Lena , but returned with new forces.
- 17 July 1210
- Gestilren, Sweden
- Swedish victory
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Coordinates: 58°14′N 13°50′E. The Battle of Lena occurred on 31 January 1208 and probably took place near Kungslena, in the Tidaholm Municipality in Västergötland, Sweden. It was an important battle between the Danish-backed King Sverker II of Sweden and Prince Eric.
- 31 January 1208
- Swedish victory
Sverker II or Sverker the Younger (Swedish: Sverker den yngre or Sverker Karlsson, born before 1167 – 17 July 1210) was King of Sweden from 1195 or 1196 to 1208 when he was defeated in the Battle of Lena by Prince Eric. Read more on Wikipedia.
Jul 17, 2021 · 2021-07-17 Sat. Sverker II or Sverker the Younger was King of Sweden from 1195 or 1196 to 1208. Sverker was a son of King Karl Sverkersson of Sweden and Queen Christine Stigsdatter of Hvide, a Danish noblewoman. Through his mother, he was a cousin's son of the Danish kings Canute VI and Valdemar Sejr.
Sverker II of Sweden ( c. 1165 - 17 July 1210) was the King of Sweden between 1196 to 1208. He was killed July 17, 1210 in the Battle of Gestilren . Categories: Kings and Queens of Sweden.
