Swedish Monarch. She reigned as Queen of Sweden and Norway. Born about 1418, she was the daughter of Carl Ormson, of a noble family later called Gumsehuvud, who was a member of the Swedish National Council. In 1438 Catherine married the Constable of the Realm Karl Knutsson of the House of Bonde, who the same year reached the title of Regent. In 1448 her husband was elected King of Sweden as Carl II and also in 1449 (for a year only) of Norway as Carl I. Already in 1450 Catherine died and was buried in the Church of Vadstena.
Swedish Monarch. She reigned as Queen of Sweden and Norway. Born about 1418, she was the daughter of Carl Ormson, of a noble family later called Gumsehuvud, who was a member of the Swedish National Council. In 1438 Catherine married the Constable of the Realm Karl Knutsson of the House of Bonde, who the same year reached the title of Regent. In 1448 her husband was elected King of Sweden as Carl II and also in 1449 (for a year only) of Norway as Carl I. Already in 1450 Catherine died and was buried in the Church of Vadstena.
Bio by: Benny Chordt Hansen
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