Karl Sverkersson
| Karl Sverkersson | |
|---|---|
King Karl as shown on his seal | |
| King of Sweden | |
| Reign | c. 1161 – 1167 |
| Predecessor | Magnus Henriksen |
| Successor | Knut Eriksson |
| Born | c. 1130 |
| Died | 12 April 1167 |
| Spouse | Christina Hvide |
| Issue | Sverker the Younger |
| House | Sverker |
| Father | Sverker the Elder |
| Mother | Ulvhild Håkansdotter |
Karl Sverkersson or Charles VII (c. 1130 – 12 April 1167) was the ruler of Götaland, and then King of Sweden from c. 1161 to 1167, when he was assassinated in a military attack by Knut Eriksson who then succeeded him as king.