Karl Sverkersson
King of Sweden from 1161 to 1167 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Karl Sverkersson or Charles VII[1] (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 king.[2]
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Karl Sverkersson | |
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King of Sweden | |
Reign | 1161–1167 |
Predecessor | Magnus Henriksson |
Successor | Knut Eriksson |
Born | c. 1130 |
Died | 12 April 1167 |
Spouse | Christina Hvide |
Issue | Sverker II |
House | Sverker |
Father | Sverker I |
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He is the first historically known king of Sweden by the name of Karl, but use of the ordinal VII is widespread.[3]