Johan Sverkersson
King of Sweden from 1216 to 1222 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Johan (son of Sverker I).
Johan Sverkersson (c. 1201 – 10 March 1222), also known as John I, was King of Sweden from 1216 until his death in 1222.[1] He was the last king from the House of Sverker, leaving no heirs. During his reign, an expedition was launched from Sweden against the Estonians, with disastrous results.
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Johan Sverkersson | |
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King of Sweden | |
Reign | 1216 – 10 March 1222 |
Predecessor | Erik Knutsson |
Successor | Erik Eriksson |
Born | c. 1201 |
Died | 10 March 1222 Visingsö, Sweden |
House | Sverker |
Father | Sverker II of Sweden |
Mother | Ingegerd Birgersdotter |
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