Charles VIII, contemporaneously known as Charles II and called Charles I in Norwegian context, was king of Sweden and king of Norway (1449–1450).
Wood sculpture of Charles by his contemporary Bernt Notke. Made posthumously (c. 1480s), but considered to have real likeness.
Charles VIII leaving Viborg Castle for the election of the new king in 1448, Severin Falkman [fi], 1886
Carl's 16th century grave monument in Riddarholm Church
Detail of Queen Catherine's gravestone at Vadstena Abbey, where her husband the king is called Carl II.
Charles VII or Carl was 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 succeeded him as Canute I.
King Charles as shown on his seal