Canute II of Sweden
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Canute II Holmgersson, called the Tall , was King of Sweden from 1229 until his death 1234. He may have been a great grandson of Eric the Saint, for the saga
s give Filip Eriksson, Eric's youngest son, as the father of Holmger, Canute's father. Canute was closely allied with Folkung
s, who wanted to limit the powers of the church and king.
Canute was a member of the council that ruled Sweden from 1222 to 1229, during the early reign of Eric XI. In 1229 Eric was overthrown after the Battle of Olustra in Södermanland
. Canute was crowned as in 1231 but his time in office was short. After his death Eric returned and ruled until his own death in 1250.
Canute was married to Helena
, whose parentage and date of death vary between researchers. One source alleges that she died before 1227, and that she was the daughter of jarl Folke Birgersson. Both of their sons—Holmger
(d. 1248) and Philip (d. 1251)—died in the Folkung uprisings fighting against Birger jarl
.
Saga
Sagas, are stories in Old Norse about ancient Scandinavian and Germanic history, etc.Saga may also refer to:Business*Saga DAB radio, a British radio station*Saga Airlines, a Turkish airline*Saga Falabella, a department store chain in Peru...
s give Filip Eriksson, Eric's youngest son, as the father of Holmger, Canute's father. Canute was closely allied with Folkung
Folkung
In modern Swedish, Folkung has two meanings, which appear to be opposites:# The medieval "House of Bjelbo" in Sweden, which produced several Swedish statesmen and kings....
s, who wanted to limit the powers of the church and king.
Canute was a member of the council that ruled Sweden from 1222 to 1229, during the early reign of Eric XI. In 1229 Eric was overthrown after the Battle of Olustra in Södermanland
Södermanland
', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is...
. Canute was crowned as in 1231 but his time in office was short. After his death Eric returned and ruled until his own death in 1250.
Canute was married to Helena
Helena Pedersdatter Strange
Helena Pedersdotter Strange was a Swedish Queen Consort, spouse of King Canute II of Sweden and of a Danish noble family later called Ulfeldt....
, whose parentage and date of death vary between researchers. One source alleges that she died before 1227, and that she was the daughter of jarl Folke Birgersson. Both of their sons—Holmger
Holmger Knutsson
Holmger Knutsson was a Swedish nobleman and a claimant to the Swedish throne during the reign of King Eric XI of Sweden.Holmger Knutsson was the eldest son of King Canute II of Sweden and Helena Pedersdatter Strange...
(d. 1248) and Philip (d. 1251)—died in the Folkung uprisings fighting against Birger jarl
Birger jarl
, or Birger Magnusson, was a Swedish statesman, Jarl of Sweden and a member of the House of Bjelbo, who played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Sweden. Birger also led the Second Swedish Crusade, which established Swedish rule in Finland. Additionally, he is traditionally attributed to have...
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