Eric XIV was King of Sweden from 1560 until he was captured in a rebellion led by his brother John in 1568 and formally deposed 26 January 1569. Eric XIV ...
Eric XIV of Sweden
Former King of Sweden
Eric XIV was King of Sweden from 1560 until he was captured in a rebellion led by his brother John in 1568 and formally deposed 26 January 1569. Eric XIV was the eldest son of Gustav I and Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg. He was also ruler of Estonia,... Wikipedia
Born: December 13, 1533, Tre Kronor
Children: Sigrid of Sweden, Gustav of Sweden, Virginia Eriksdotter, and more
Spouse: Karin Månsdotter (m. 1568–1577)
Parents: Gustav Vasa and Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg
Siblings: John III of Sweden, Charles IX of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, and more
Assassinated: February 26, 1577, Örbyhus Castle, Sweden
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