Kol Sverkerson
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Kol Sverkerson was the son or grandson of Sverker I of Sweden, named after his ancestor as was traditional in medieval Sweden (eldest son was usually named after paternal great-grandfather or maternal grandfather). He claimed the throne, apparently in tandem with his younger brother or uncle Burislev Sverkerson, after his brother or uncle Charles when he was murdered by Canute Ericson/ Magnus Henriksson, and held the throne in opposition to Canute for a few years. He was probably killed in battle or murdered by Canute's men before 1170.
Kol Sverkersson
Died: 1173 |
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Preceded by Karl Sverkersson as King of Sweden |
King of Östergötland 1167-1173 with Boleslas Sverkerson (1167-1169) |
Succeeded by Knut Eriksson as King of Sweden |