Kettil Karlsson (Vasa)
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Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) (c. 1433 – 11 August 1465) was a Swedish clergyman, diplomat, military leader and statesman during the Kalmar Union era. He was a member of the house of Vasa. At age 25, he was elected Bishop of Linköping. He rebelled against King Christian I in 1463, was Captain General (rikshövitsman) and de facto regent of Sweden from February to August 1464, stepping down during the brief return of King Charles Canutesson from exile. After falling out with King Charles, Kettil Karlsson was subsequently elected Lord Protector and Regent (riksföreståndare) of Sweden from 26 December 1464 to his death.
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Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) | |
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Regent of Sweden | |
Reign | February 1464 - August 1464 |
Predecessor | Christian I of Sweden |
Successor | Charles VIII of Sweden |
Reign | 26 December 1464 - 11 August 1465 |
Predecessor | Charles VIII of Sweden |
Successor | Jöns Bengtsson (Oxenstierna) |
Born | c. 1433 |
Died | 11 August 1465 |
House | House of Vasa |
Bishop of Linköping | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Uppsala |
Diocese | Linköping |
Elected | 1458 |
Installed | 1460 |
Predecessor | Nils König |
Successor | Henrik Tidemansson |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Swedish |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Residence | Linköping Castle |
Parents | Karl Kristiernsson (Vasa) Ebba Eriksdotter (Krummedige) |
Alma mater | |
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