Canute I of Sweden
Canute I (Swedish: Knut Eriksson, Old Norse: Knútr Eiríksson; born before 1150 – died 1195/96) was king of Sweden from 1173 to 1195 (rival king since 1167). He was a son of King Eric the Saint and Queen Christina, who was a granddaughter of the Swedish king Inge the Elder.
| Canute I | |||||
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| King of Sweden | |||||
| Reign | 1172/73–1195 | ||||
| Predecessor | Charles VII | ||||
| Successor | Sverker II | ||||
| Born | Before 1150 | ||||
| Died | 1195/96 | ||||
| Spouse | Cecilia Johansdotter of Sweden (traditionally) | ||||
| Issue | Three sons, names unknown Eric X daughter, NN Knutsdotter | ||||
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| House | Eric | ||||
| Father | Eric IX "the Saint" of Sweden | ||||
| Mother | Christina Bjornsdatter | ||||
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