Namesakes
Kings and Queens of Sweden
While Olof Skutkonung is traditionally considered Sweden's first king, earlier rulers existed with uncertain records. Olof was the first to convert to Christianity in the early 11th century. Competing dynasties ruled until the 1397 Union of Kalmar united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under Danish rule. Growing Swedish resistance led to the union's overthrow in 1523 by Gustav I Vasa, who established a new royal line. Sweden became a major European power in the 17th century. In 1818, Karl XIV Johan, a former Napoleonic marshal, was chosen as king, founding the current dynasty. Note: kings Eric XIV and Karl IX adopted their regnal numbers based on legendary Swedish history.
66 results
Name
Years
Other Names
Anund Jakob
1022-1050
Emund the Old
1050-1060
Stenkil
1060-1066
Anund the Russian
1070-1075
1079-1084; 1087-1105
1110-1125
1125-1126
1125-1130
Sverker I the Elder
1133-1156
1160-1161
Sverker II the Younger
1196-1208
1250-1266
1275-1290
1290-1318
1319-1364
Albrekt of Mecklenburg
1364-1389
(Albert)
1470-1497; 1501-1503
1504-1512
1512-1520
1521-1560