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Karl Knutsson
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Karl Knutsson Bonde, also known as Charles VIII and called Charles I in Norwegian contexts, was King of Sweden and King of Norway.
Wood sculpture of Karl Knutsson by his contemporary Bernt Notke. Made posthumously (c. 1480s), but considered to have real likeness.
Wood sculpture of Karl Knutsson by his contemporary Bernt Notke. Made posthumously (c. 1480s), but considered to have real likeness.
Karl Knutsson leaving Viborg Castle for the election of the new king in 1448, Severin Falkman [fi], 1886
Karl Knutsson leaving Viborg Castle for the election of the new king in 1448, Severin Falkman [fi], 1886
Detail of Queen Catherine's gravestone at Vadstena Abbey, where her husband the king is called Karl II.
Detail of Queen Catherine's gravestone at Vadstena Abbey, where her husband the king is called Karl II.
Karl's 16th century grave monument in Riddarholm Church
Karl's 16th century grave monument in Riddarholm Church
Christian I of Denmark
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Christian I was a German noble and Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union. He was king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. From 1460 to 1481, he was also duke of Schleswig and count of Holstein. He wa
Karl Knutsson
…King Christopher's death in 1448, Karl was elected king of Sweden and briefly king of Norway (1449–1450), but was forced to relinquish the latter to Christian I of Denmark. His rule faced opposition from the nobility and church, especially amid war with Denmark from 1451. His consolidation of power alienated key factions…
Portrait at Frederiksborg Castle, 15th century
Portrait at Frederiksborg Castle, 15th century
Christian's parents, Dietrich and Hedwig of Oldenburg, depicted in 1704
Christian's parents, Dietrich and Hedwig of Oldenburg, depicted in 1704
Duke Adolph declining the offer of the Danish throne and recommending his nephew, Count Christian of Oldenburg. History painting by Christoffer Wilhel
Duke Adolph declining the offer of the Danish throne and recommending his nephew, Count Christian of Oldenburg. History painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, 1819.
The ascension promissory of Christian I
The ascension promissory of Christian I