1465
Kettil Karlsson, regent of Sweden and Bishop of Linköping (born 1433)
Kettil Karlsson, regent of Sweden and Bishop of Linköping (born 1433)
Kettil Karlsson, regent of Sweden and Bishop of Linköping (born 1433)
Kettil Karlsson (Vasa)
Regent of Sweden
- Died
- 1465
Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) (c. 1433 – 11 August 1465) was a Swedish clergyman, diplomat, military leader and statesman during the Kalmar Union era. He was a member of the house of Vasa. At age 25, he was elected Bishop of Linköping. He rebelled against King Christian I in 1463, was Captain General (rikshövitsman) and de facto regent of Sweden from February to August 1464, stepping down during the brief return of King Charles Canutesson from exile. After falling out with King Charles, Kettil Karlsson was subsequently elected Lord Protector and Regent (riksföreståndare) of Sweden from 26 December 1464 to his death.