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Knut Eriksson

Knut Eriksson
King of Sweden
Reign1172/73–1195
PredecessorKarl Sverkersson
SuccessorSverker Karlsson
BornBefore 1150
Died1195/96
SpouseCecilia Johansdotter of Sweden (traditionally)
IssueThree sons, names unknown
Erik Knutsson
daughter, NN Knutsdotter
Names
Swedish: Knut Eriksson
Old Norse: Knútr Eiríksson
HouseErik
FatherSaint Erik
MotherChristina Bjornsdatter
Coin of King Knut Eriksson

Knut Eriksson (Old Norse: Knútr Eiríksson; born before 1150 – died 1195/96), also known as Canute I, was King of Sweden from 1173 to 1195 (rival king since 1167). He was a son of King Erik the Saint and Queen Christina, who was a granddaughter of the Swedish king Inge the Elder.


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