Knut Eriksson
| Knut Eriksson | |||||
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| King of Sweden | |||||
| Reign | 1173–1195/96 | ||||
| Predecessor | Karl Sverkersson | ||||
| Successor | Sverker Karlsson | ||||
| Born | Before 1150 | ||||
| Died | 1195/96 | ||||
| Spouse | Cecilia Johansdotter (traditionally) | ||||
| Issue more... | Erik Knutsson | ||||
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| House | Erik | ||||
| Father | Saint Erik | ||||
| Mother | Christina Bjørnsdatter | ||||
Knut Eriksson (Old Norse: Knútr Eiríksson; born before 1150 – died 1195/96), also known as Canute I, was King of Sweden from 1173 until his death (rival king since 1167). He was a son of King Erik the Saint and Queen Christina, who was a granddaughter of the Swedish king Inge the Elder.