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John I of Sweden

King of Sweden (1201-1222)

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Also known as Johan Sverkersson

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Monarch of Sweden, Q132446801
Citizenship: Sweden
Born: 1201
Died: March 10, 1222

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Johan Sverkersson, also known as John I, was King of Sweden from 1216 until his death in 1222. He was the last king from the House of Sverker, leaving no heirs. During his reign, an expedition was launched from Sweden against the Estonians, with disastrous results.

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