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Sverker II of Sweden

1164 - 1210

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Sverker the Younger (before 1167 – 17 July 1210), also known as Sverker II or Sverker Karlsson, was King of Sweden from 1195 or 1196 to 1208 when he was defeated in the Battle of Lena by Erik Knutsson. Sverker died in the 1210 Battle of Gestilren where his forces battled those of King Erik Knutsson. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Sverker II of Sweden is the 4,453rd most popular politician (up from 4,960th in 2019), the 168th most popular biography from Sweden (up from 196th in 2019) and the 55th most popular Swedish Politician.

Sverker II was the king of Sweden from 1130-1156. He was the son of king Sverker I and Christina. King Sverker II is most famous for being the king of Sweden during the time of the Second Crusade.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Sverker II of Sweden ranks 4,453 out of 19,576. Before him are Sumu-abum, Christian Rakovsky, Maurice Thorez, Ildibad, Edigu, and Nicomedes IV of Bithynia. After him are Stefan Löfven, Yigal Allon, Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, Hans Modrow, Thomas of Bosnia, and Emperor Qianshao of Han.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1164, Sverker II of Sweden ranks 2. Before him is Qasar. After him are Emperor Rokujō, Frederick V, Duke of Swabia, Simon Stock, and Margaret, Countess of Blois. Among people deceased in 1210, Sverker II of Sweden ranks 5. Before him are Qutb al-Din Aibak, Arnaut Daniel, Geoffrey of Villehardouin, and Hartmann von Aue. After him are Lu You, Walter Map, and Philippa of Armenia.

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In Sweden

Among people born in Sweden, Sverker II of Sweden ranks 168 out of 1,879. Before him are Rebecca Ferguson (1983), Adam Afzelius (1750), Sigvard Bernadotte (1907), Harriet Andersson (1932), Margaret Leijonhufvud (1516), and Loreen (1983). After him are Stefan Löfven (1957), Karin Månsdotter (1550), Eric XI of Sweden (1216), Tage Erlander (1901), Sten Sture the Elder (1440), and Roy Andersson (1943).

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Among POLITICIANS In Sweden

Among politicians born in Sweden, Sverker II of Sweden ranks 55. Before him are Halsten Stenkilsson (1050), Prince Wilhelm, Duke of Södermanland (1884), Magnus III of Sweden (1240), Sten Sture the Younger (1493), Carl Johan Bernadotte (1916), and Sigvard Bernadotte (1907). After him are Stefan Löfven (1957), Eric XI of Sweden (1216), Tage Erlander (1901), Sten Sture the Elder (1440), Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke (1865), and Emund the Old (1030).

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