Karl Knutsson Bonde

MedievalEmperorSweden1408 — 1470

Three-time king of Sweden, anti-Unionist.

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Quick Facts

Born

1408

Died

1470

Country

Sweden

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score45.4

Karl Knutsson Bonde — Complete Timeline

1448 AD

First election as King of SwedenPolitical Action◆ Major

Karl Knutsson Bonde was elected King of Sweden as Charles VIII, following the death of Christopher of Bavaria. His election was opposed by the Danish-dominated Kalmar Union, leading to conflict with King Christian I of Denmark.

ElectionAnti-Union

Impact: national

1457 AD

First deposition and exilePolitical Action◆ Major

Karl Knutsson was deposed by Swedish nobles allied with the Kalmar Union and forced into exile in Danzig. He lost the throne to Christian I of Denmark, who became king of Sweden.

DepositionExile

Impact: nationaltragic

1464 AD

Second and third reignsPolitical Action◆ Major

Karl Knutsson was restored to the Swedish throne twice more, in 1464 and 1467, but each reign was brief and marked by conflict with the nobility and the Kalmar Union. He finally died as king in 1470.

RestorationPower Struggle

Impact: national

1470 AD

Death and legacyOther

Karl Knutsson died in Stockholm, leaving a legacy as a symbol of Swedish independence from the Kalmar Union. His anti-Union stance influenced later Swedish nationalists and the eventual dissolution of the union.

DeathLegacy

Impact: national