Knut Erikson of Sweden 1
General Notes: Erik's son Knut killed Sverker's son (1167) and was accepted as king of the entire country. Knut organized the currency system, worked for the organization of the church, and established a fortress on the site of Stockholm. After his death in 1196, members of the families of Erik and Sverker succeeded each other on the throne for half a century. ... Noted events in his life were: • He was a King of Sweden from 1167 to 1195. 2 Knut married. |