From the hosts of A Flatpack History of Sweden, we are reviewing and judging all the kings, queens and regents of Sweden, from Olof Skötkonung to Carl XVI Gustaf. Each episode includes a biography and a number of categories, where we try and find the most interesting characters in Swedish history.
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We cover the man in the middle of the two Sten Stures. How will Svante Nilsson go about succeeding his frenemy Sten Sture the Elder as regent and what exactly was that crazy plan to make sure his succession went off without a hitch? We also have more fighting with Denmark before our most unhinged Carving their Runestone round ever. Check out why by taking a look at Svante Nilsson's seal (https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svante_Nilsson_(Sture)#/media/Fil:Svante_Nilsson_Regent_of_Sweden_seal_1879.jpg)...
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13 Sept 2026
41. Hans (Johan II)
Hans finally manages to get his father's throne back. But now he's wrangled the Swedes back into the Kalmar Union, what does he actually get round to? After all, the Swedes are often less than happy about having a Dane on the throne... Oh, and what even is his name in the first place??
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30 Aug 2026
40. Sten Sture the Elder
We finally have a clean slate and can move the story forward with someone we haven't covered before! We also get to cover our second "the Elder" which is fun. The name Sten Sture is quite famous in Swedish history, but what does this chap get up to as Sweden tries to move on from the backstabbing era of Karl Knutsson Bonde! There will of course be more war with Denmark though, don't worry...
Here is the Kingdome explosion!
https://youtu.be/Yt2ekbkDVv4?is=LxyII_t3TYIjMrND (https://youtu.be/Yt2ekbkDVv4?is=LxyII_t3TYIjMrND)
You can find out more information about the podcast on our website (https://aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com/kingdom-swedish-rulers/), and follow us on social media here:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FlatpackSweden)
Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/flatpacksweden.bsky.social)
Twitter (https://x.com/FlatpackSweden)
P.S. If you like Kingdom, how about you check out A Flatpack History of Sweden? It’s available wherever you find your podcasts!
You can find out more information about the podcast on our website (https://aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com/kingdom-swedish-rulers/), and follow us on social media here:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FlatpackSweden)
Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/flatpacksweden.bsky.social)
Twitter (https://x.com/FlatpackSweden)
P.S. If you like us, how about you check out A Flatpack History of Sweden? It’s available wherever you find your podcasts!
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