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Canute II of Sweden

Type Figure Region Sweden Time c. 1200–1234 Also known as Canute II the Tall、Knut Långe、Knut Holmgersson、克努特·兰格

Canute II (Knut Långe, also Knut Holmgersson) was king of Sweden from 1229 to 1234, recognized as king after Eric XI was deposed following the Battle…

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  1. 1222–1229Sweden · SwedenA magnate of the Folkung family, possibly Holmger son of the Eric IX line. During the minority of Eric XI from 1222 he took part in the aristocratic council; Eric was deposed after the Battle of Ålsterström in 1229 or 1230.
  2. 1229–1234Lake Mälaren region · SwedenDuring his reign he may have enacted provisions such as barring creditors from entering a debtor's house to seize payment and requiring the king to hold circuit courts at least every three years. After his death in 1234 Eric XI was restored.

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