Karl Sverkersson

Karl Sverkersson
King Karl as shown on his seal
King of Sweden
Reignc. 1161 – 1167
PredecessorMagnus Henriksen
SuccessorKnut Eriksson
Bornc. 1130
Died12 April 1167
SpouseChristina Hvide
IssueSverker the Younger
HouseSverker
FatherSverker the Elder
MotherUlvhild Håkansdotter

Karl Sverkersson or Charles VII (c. 1130 – 12 April 1167) was the 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 then succeeded him as king.

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