Charles VIII of Sweden

Charles VIII (Swedish: Karl; c. 1408–1470), contemporaneously known as Charles II and called Charles I in Norwegian context, was king of Sweden (1448–1457, 1464–1465 and 1467–1470) and king of Norway (1449–1450).

Charles VIII
Wood sculpture of Charles by his contemporary Bernt Notke. Made posthumously (c. 1480s), but considered to have real likeness.
King of Sweden
Reign20 June 1448 – 24 February 1457
9 August 1464 – 30 January 1465
12 November 1467 – 15 May 1470
Coronation29 June 1448, Uppsala
PredecessorChristopher
SuccessorJohn (1497)
King of Norway
Reign20 November 1449 – June 1450
Coronation20 November 1449, Trondheim
PredecessorChristopher
SuccessorChristian I
Bornc. 1408
Ekholmen Castle, Veckholm, Uppsala
Died15 May 1470(1470-05-15) (aged 60)
Stockholm Castle
Burial
Riddarholm Church, Stockholm
Spouses
Issue
among others...
Magdalena
Names
Karl Knutsson Bonde
HouseBonde
FatherKnut Tordsson Bonde
MotherMargareta Karlsdotter
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