Canute I of Sweden

Canute I, born Knut Eriksson (before 1150–1195/96), was son of the murdered Saint Erik. After his father's murder in 1160 he fled, returning to slay King Karl Sverkersson at Visingsö on 12 April 1167. He defeated rival claimants Kol and Burislev by c. 1173 and ruled all Sweden, aided by jarl Birger Brosa.

After c. 1180 he minted Sweden's first coinage in generations and made a trade treaty with Henry the Lion. He died in 1195/96 and was buried at Varnhem Abbey.