Knut Eriksson | |||||
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King of Sweden | |||||
Reign | 1173–1195/96 | ||||
Predecessor | Karl Sverkersson | ||||
Successor | Sverker Karlsson | ||||
Born | Before 1150 | ||||
Died | 1195/96 | ||||
Spouse | Cecilia Johansdotter of Sweden (traditionally) | ||||
Issue more... | Erik Knutsson | ||||
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House | Erik | ||||
Father | Saint Erik | ||||
Mother | Christina Bjornsdatter |
Knut Eriksson (Old Norse: Knútr Eiríksson; born before 1150 – died 1195/96), also known as Canute I, was King of Sweden from 1173 until his death (rival king since 1167).[1] He was a son of King Erik the Saint and Queen Christina, who was a granddaughter of the Swedish king Inge the Elder.