Johan Sverkersson

Johan Sverkersson
Coin issued by Johan Sverkersson
King of Sweden
Reign1216 – 10 March 1222
PredecessorErik Knutsson
SuccessorErik Eriksson
Bornc. 1201
Died10 March 1222
Visingsö, Sweden
HouseSverker
FatherSverker II of Sweden
MotherIngegerd Birgersdotter

Johan Sverkersson (c. 1201 – 10 March 1222), also known as John I, was King of Sweden from 1216 until his death in 1222.[1] He was the last king from the House of Sverker, leaving no heirs. During his reign, an expedition was launched from Sweden against the Estonians, with disastrous results.


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