Kettil Karlsson, regent of Sweden and Bishop of Linköping (born 1433)

Kettil Karlsson (Vasa)

Regent of Sweden

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…