Canute II of Sweden
Canute II the Tall (Swedish: Knut Långe; Knut Holmgersson), was King of Sweden from 1229 until his death in 1234. He was the father of Holmger Knutsson, a later pretender for the Swedish throne. Both father and son were members of the House of Folkung (Folkungar).
| Canute II "the Tall" | |||||
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Coin bearing the effigy of Canute II | |||||
| King of Sweden | |||||
| Reign | 1229 – 1234 | ||||
| Predecessor | Eric XI | ||||
| Successor | Eric XI | ||||
| Died | 1234 | ||||
| Issue | Holmger Knutsson Philip Knutsson | ||||
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| Father | Holmger | ||||
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