Karl Knutsson

King of Sweden and Norway (1409-1470)
Person human Q310433
Karl Knutsson
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Karl Knutsson

Summary

Karl Knutsson is a human[1]. He was born in Uppsala[2]. He was born on October 5, 1409[3]. He passed away in Stockholm City[4]. He died on May 14, 1470[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl Knutsson was born in Uppsala[2].
  • Karl Knutsson passed away in Stockholm City[4].
  • Karl Knutsson was born on October 5, 1409[3].
  • Karl Knutsson died on May 14, 1470[5].
  • Karl Knutsson died on May 15, 1470[8].
  • Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[9].
  • Karl Knutsson's father was Knut Bonde[10].
  • Karl Knutsson's mother was Margareta Karlsdotter[11].
  • Among Karl Knutsson's spouses was Catherine of Bjurum[12].
  • Karl Knutsson was married to Christina Abrahamsdotter[13].
  • Karl Knutsson was married to Birgitta Turesdotter (Bielke)[14].
  • A child of Karl Knutsson was Magdalena of Sweden[15].
  • A child of Karl Knutsson was Kristina Karlsdotter[16].
  • A child of Karl Knutsson was Birgitta Karlsdotter[17].
  • A child of Karl Knutsson was Karl Karlsson[18].
  • Karl Knutsson held citizenship in Sweden[19].
  • Swedish was Karl Knutsson's native language[20].
  • Karl Knutsson worked as a politician[6].
  • Karl Knutsson held the position of Monarch of Sweden[21].
  • Karl Knutsson held the position of Monarch of Norway[22].
  • Karl Knutsson held the position of Monarch of Sweden[23].
  • Karl Knutsson held the position of regent of Sweden[24].
  • Karl Knutsson's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
  • Karl Knutsson is recorded as male[26].
  • Karl Knutsson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Uppsala[2], Karl Knutsson… he was born on October 5, 1409[3]. His father was Knut Bonde[10]. His mother was Margareta Karlsdotter[11]. Swedish was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Karl Knutsson worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Monarch of Sweden[21], a hereditary position[28], in Sweden[29]; Monarch of Norway[22], a hereditary position[30], in Norway[31], founded in 0872[32]; and regent of Sweden[24], a position[33], in Sweden[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine of Bjurum[12], a queen consort[35], 1418–1450[36], of Norway[37]; Christina Abrahamsdotter[13], a consort[38], 1432–1492[39], of Sweden[40]; and Birgitta Turesdotter (Bielke)[14], of Sweden[41]. Children include Magdalena of Sweden[15], 1445–1495[42]; Kristina Karlsdotter[16], b. 1432[43]; Birgitta Karlsdotter[17], 1446–1469[44]; and Karl Karlsson[18], b. 1465[45]. Karl Knutsson's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 14, 1470[5] and May 15, 1470[8]. Karl Knutsson died in Stockholm City[4]. Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[9].

Why It Matters

Karl Knutsson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Karl Knutsson born?

Karl Knutsson was born in Uppsala[2].

Where did Karl Knutsson die?

Karl Knutsson died in Stockholm City[4].

Who were Karl Knutsson's parents?

Karl Knutsson's father was Knut Bonde[10]. Karl Knutsson's mother was Margareta Karlsdotter[11].

Who was Karl Knutsson married to?

Karl Knutsson's spouses include Catherine of Bjurum[12], Christina Abrahamsdotter[13], and Birgitta Turesdotter (Bielke)[14].

What did Karl Knutsson do for work?

Karl Knutsson worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Riddarholmskyrkan - inventories and graves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Pescan · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norsk biografisk leksikon id Karl_1._Knutsson_Bonde
    Given name Charles, Karl, Carl
    Place of birth Uppsala
    Mother Margareta Karlsdotter
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8669]]: karol-viii-knutsson-bonde"
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