Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) (c. 1433 – 11 August 1465) was a

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clergyman, diplomat, military leader and statesman during the

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era. He was a member of the

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. At age 25, he was elected

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. He rebelled against King

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in 1463, was

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''(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

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''( riksföreståndare)'' of

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from 26 December 1464 to his death.

Biography

Family and education

Kettil Karlsson was the son of Karl Kristiernsson ( Vasa), Swedish Privy Councillor ''(riksråd)'' and

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''(hövitsman)'' of

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, and Ebba Eriksdotter (

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