Erik Karlsson (Vasa)

• Son of Karl Kristiernsson (Vasa) and Ebba Eriksdotter Krummedige
• Erik suffered a bloody death in 1491; while travelling, he and his entourage raped a priest outside Strängnäs. In the scuffle with the priest and his people, Erik himself was mortally wounded. (Source: Lars-Olof Larsson - Gustav Vasa - father of the country or tyrant?)

After the death of his brother, Kettil, in 1465, Erik became the family's portal figure during the turbulent and bloody power play of the following years. With several castle counties in his hands, mainly Stäkeholm and Rumlaborg in northern Småland, Erik had a strong position. After Karl Knutsson Bonde was reinstated as king, Erik allied himself with Christian I, who made a concerted action to regain the Swedish crown. But with the defeat in the Battle of Brunkeberg in October 1471, Erik was also on the losing side. He therefore entered into a settlement with the victorious National Superintendent Sten Sture. Erik kept his place in the Riksråd, but was never knighted.

During the 1470s and 1480s, Erik Karlsson, together with Erik Axelsson Tott, was one of the main commanders in the defense of Finland against the Russians.

Erik suffered a bloody death in 1491; while travelling, he and his entourage raped a priest outside Strängnäs. In the scuffle with the priest and his people, Erik himself was mortally wounded. (Source: Lars-Olof Larsson - Gustav Vasa - father of the country or tyrant?)

Royal Family Vasa, by Adelsvapen

(TAB 4)

Erik Karlsson to Norrby born 1436, † 1491 in Överselö. Was killed by Church- ruler Sigfrid in Överselö when he wanted to force him to death in Överslö prästgård. Hövitsman at Stekeholm, Knight and Riksråd. Never dubbed knights.

• Married 1: o before 1466 with Iliana Nilsdotter Oxenstierna, † 1481-1488. Daughter of the Knight, Riksrådet and Nils Jönsson Oxenstierna and Katarina Karlsdotter Sture .
• Married 2: o about 1488 with Anna Karlsdotter Vinstorp, buried 1552-05-01 in Dalum's church, Redvägs hd in her 1st wedding . Her 2nd married 1493 with the council and the knight Erik Eriksson Gyllenstierna , † 1502, the death penalty. Daughter of the Swedish Council Karl Bengtsson Vinstorpaätten and Karin Lagesdotter Gustav Mattsons ätt .

Children in 1st married to Iliana Nilsdotter Oxenstierna

• Karl, † as a child.
• Kettil, † as a child.
• Johan Eriksson, † as a child.
• Several daughters, † as a child.

Child in 2nd married Anna Karlsdotter Vinstorpaätten

• Karl Eriksson,
• Margareta Eriksdotter, † around 1541-44 in Germany. Married 1: o before 1515 with Erik Knutsson Tre Rosor , † executed in Stockholm's bloodbath 1520-11-04. Married 2: o 1523-10-14 in St. Lars Church in Söderköping with the Knight, Berend von Melen Council , † 1561-09-02 at Herbsleben in Thuringia.
• Ebba Eriksdotter, † 1549-11-22 in the Vreta monastery and was buried November 30 in Linköping. Married 1512-01-19 in Söderköping with the knight and the council Erik Abrahamsson Leijonhufvud , † executed in Stockholm's bloodbath 1520-11-04. Their daughter Margareta got married to Gustav I Vasa .

The House of Vasa in Sweden and Poland, Descendants of Nils Kettilsson (VASA)

Nils Kettilsson (Vasa) (died after 24 October 1378) Married Kristina Jonsdotter (Rickebyatten), daughter of Jon Nilsson in Rickeby and NN Kettilsdotter (died after 24 October 1378)

• 1.Ramborg Nilsdotter (Vasa) (mentioned 1376 and 1439) Married before 9 October 1376 Tord Bonde Roriksson, son of Rorik Tordsson Bonde and Marta (Margareta) Gisladotter (Sparre av Aspaa) (died 21 March 1417, buried Vadstena Kloster)
• 2.Ingeborg Nilsdotter (Vasa) Abbess of St.Klara (mentioned 1376 and 1413)
• 3. Kristiern Nilsson (Vasa) (died 29 April 1442) Married (1) before 1399 Margarethe Johansdotter Moltke, daughter of Johan (Henneke) Moltke and Catharina Glysingsdotter (died 1413) Married (2) before 14 October 1423 Margareta Ericsdotter Krummedige, daughter of Erik Krummedige and Beata von Thienen (died 9 June 1451)

By 1st marriage

• 3.1.Kristina Kristiernsdotter (Vasa) (died 1430/6) Married (1) 18 July 1413 Karl Stensson (died 11 November 1413/4) Married (2) 18 October 1416 Bengt Jonsson (Oxenstierna), son of J”ns Bengtsson (Oxenstierna) (died 1450)
• 3.2.Karl Kristiernsson (Vasa) (died 8 August 1440) Married Ebba Eriksdotter Krummedige, daughter of Erik Krummedige and Beata von Thienen (died 24 August 1465)
• 3.2.1.Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) Bishop of Linkoping (born ca.1433 - died 11 August 1465)
• 3.2.2. Johan Karlsson (Vasa) (died 1461 (drowned))
• 3.2.3. Beata Karlsdotter (Vasa) (died after 1461) Married 4 February 1454 Bo Nilsson (Grip) (died ca.1463)
• 3.2.4. Margareta Karlsdotter (Vasa) (died 9 July 1460)
• 3.2.5. Erik Karlsson (Vasa) pa Norrby (died 20 March 1491 (shot)) Married (1) after 1466 Ileana Nilsdotter (Oxenstierna) (died after 1481) Married (2) 30 June 1488 Anna Karlsdotter (Vinstorpaatten), daughter of Karl Bengtsson (Vinstorpaatten) pa Vinstorp and Karin Lagesdotter (Stjarna) (died 1552)

By 2nd marriage

• 3.2.5.1.Margareta Eriksdotter (Vasa) (died 1525/44) Married (1) before 1515 Erik Knutsson (Tre Rosor) (died 8 November 1520 Stockholm (murdered)) Married (2) 4 October 1523 Berend von Melen (died 2 September 1561)
• 3.2.5.2. Ebba Eriksdotter (Vasa) (died 22 November 1549) Married 18 January 1512 Soderkoping Erik Abrahamsson Leijonhufvud pa Loholmen, Governor of Westergotland, son of Abraham Kristiernsson (Leijonhufvud) pa Ekeberg and Britta Magnusdotter (Natt och Dag) (born after 1 July 1471 - died 8 November 1520 Stockholm (beheaded))

By 2nd marriage

• 3.3. Johan Christiansson (Vasa) pa Rydboholm (born ca.1430 - died 12 April 1477) Married (1) Britta Gustavsdotter Sture, daughter of Gustav Sture pa Rafsnas and Britta Stensdotter (Bielke) (died 1472) Married (2) before 1474 Birgitta Tordsdotter Bonde (born ca.1456 - died after 1520)

By 1st marriage

• 3.3.1. Kristiern Johansson (Vasa) (died before 1497) Married Dorothea Knutsdotter (Baner), daughter of Knut Eskilsson (Baner) (died after 1527)
• 3.3.1.1.Gustaf Kristiernsson (Vasa) (mentioned 1504 and 1513)
• 3.3.1.2.Birgitta Kristiernsdotter (Vasa) (mentioned 1526 and 1566) Married (1) 1525 Diedrik (died 1527) Married (2) after 1531 Mats Persson (died ca.1553)
• 3.3.2. Erik Johansson (Vasa) (born 1470 - died 8 November 1520 Stockholm (beheaded)) Married Cecilia Mansdotter (Ekaatten), daughter of Magnus Carlsson pa Eka and Sigrid Eskilsdotter (Baner) pa Lindholmen (died ca.1523)
• 3.3.2.1.Birgitta (Vasa) (died young)
• 3.3.2.2.Gustaf I Eriksson King of Sweden 1523-1560 (born 12 May 1496 Lindholmen - died 29 September 1560 Stockholm) Married (1) 24 September 1531 Stockholm Princess Catharina of Saxe-Lauenburg, daughter of Magnus I, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg 1507-1543 and Duchess Katharina of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (born 1513 (Ratzeburg?) - died 23 September 1535 Stockholm) Married (2) 1 October 1536 Upsala Margaretha Leijonhufvud, daughter of Erik Abrahamsson Leijonhufvud pa Loholmen, Governor of Westergotland and Ebba Eriksdotter (Vasa) (born 1 January 1514 Ekeberg - died 26 August 1551 Tynnelso) Married (3) 22 August 1552 Wadstena Catharina Stenbock, daughter of Gustaf Olofsson, Friherre Stenbock and Brita Eriksdotter Leijonhufvud (born 22 July 1535 - died 13 December 1621)

By 1st marriage

• 3.3.2.2.1.Eric XIV King of Sweden 1560-1568 (born 13 December 1533 - died 26 February 1577) Married 4 July 1568 Katharine Maansdotter (born 6 November 1550 - died 13 September 1612)

Illegitimate children by Agda Persdotter

• 3.3.2.2.1.1.Virginia Eriksdotter (born 1 January 1559 - died 1633) Married 1585/6 Hakon Knutsson Hand Vogt (died 1595/6)
• 3.3.2.2.1.2.Constantia Eriksdotter (born 13 June 1560 - died 14 January 1649) Married ca.13 January 1594 Henrik Frankelin (died 4 May 1610)
• 3.3.2.2.1.3.Lucretia Eriksdotter (born 4 January 1564)

Children with Queen Consort of Sweden Catherine Magnusdotter

• 3.3.2.2.1.4.Margareta Eriksdotter (died 11 November 1618) Married 1592 Olavius Simonis (died 8 October 1639)
• 3.3.2.2.1.5.Sigrid Eriksdotter (born 16 October 1566) Married (1) 1597 Henrik Tott (died 1602/3) Married (2) 10 June 1609 Niels Natt och Dag (born 1554 - died 12 April 1613)
• 3.3.2.2.1.6.Gustaf (Vasa) (born 28 January 1568 - died 22 February 1607)
• 3.3.2.2.1.7.Henrik (Vasa) (born 24 January 1570 - died 1574)
• 3.3.2.2.1.8.Arnold (Vasa) (born 1 November 1572 - died young)
• 3.3.2.2.1.9.Henrik (Vasa) (died 24 April 1633)

By 2nd marriage

• 3.3.2.2.2.Johan III King of Sweden 1568-1592 (born 21 December 1537 Stegeborg - died 17 November 1592 Stockholm) Married (1) 4 October 1562 Vilna Princess Katarzyna of Poland, daughter of Zygmunt I, King of Poland 1506-1548 and Bona Sforza (born 1 November 1526 - died 16 November 1583 Stockholm) Married (2) 21 February 1585 Wester†s Gunnilla Bielke, daughter of Johan Axelsson Bielke and Margareta Axelsdotter Posse (born 25 June 1568 Liljestad - died 25 June 1597)

By 1st marriage

• 3.3.2.2.2.1.Princess Isabella of Sweden (born 1564 - died 1566)
• 3.3.2.2.2.2.Sigismund III King of Poland 1587-1632 and Sweden 1592-1599 (born 20 June 1566 Gripsholm - died 30 April 1632 Warszawa) Married (1) 31 May 1592 Krakow Archduchess Anna of Austria, daughter of Archduke Karl of Austria and Princess Marie of Bavaria (born 16 August 1573 Graz - died 10 February 1598 Krakow) Married (2) 11 December 1605 Archduchess Constantia of Austria, daughter of Archduke Karl of Austria and Princess Marie of Bavaria (born 24 December 1588 - died 10 July 1631 Krakow)

By 1st marriage

• 3.3.2.2.2.2.1.Princess Anna Marie of Poland (born 23 May 1593 - died 9 February 1600)
• 3.3.2.2.2.2.2.Princess Katarzyna of Poland (born 9 May 1594 - died 5 June 1594)
• 3.3.2.2.2.2.3.Wladislaw IV Sigismund King of Poland 1632-1648 (born 9 June 1595 - died 19 May 1648) Married (1) 13 September 1637 Archduchess Caecilia Renata of Austria, daughter of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor 1619-1637 and Princess Maria Anna of Bavaria (born 16 July 1611 Gratz - died 24 March 1644 Vilna, buried Krakau) Married (2) 10 March 1646 Louise Maria Gonzaga, daughter of Carlo I Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, Rethel and Nevers and Catherine de Lorraine (born 18 August 1611 - died 10 April 1667)

Links

• http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Karlsson_(Vasa)
• http://web.stallarholmen.com/stallarhistoria/historia4.html
• http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Karlsson_(Vasa)
• http://finnholbek.dk/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I21969&tree=2
• https://www.adelsvapen.com/genealogi/Vasa

Sources

• Född omkring 1436.
• Gustaf Elgenstierna , The introduced genealogical tables of the Swedish nobility. 1925-36.. See also Swedish queens' coats of arms
• Project Runeberg
• Older Swedish salvation families. Published by the Knight's House Directorate. (ÄSF). Researcher Hans Gillingstam, booklet 1 part II p.102-114.

Förnamn Erik Förnamn (svenska) Erik Mellannamn (svenska) Karlsson Efternamn Karlsson (Vasa) Karlsson Efternamn (svenska) Vasa

http://finnholbek.dk/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I21969&tree=2

http://www.adelsvapen.com/genealogi/Vasa#TAB_4

Efter brodern, Kettils död 1465, blev Erik ättens portalfigur under de följande årens turbulenta och blodiga maktspel. Med flera slottslän i sin hand, främst Stäkeholm och Rumlaborg i norra Småland, hade Erik en stark ställning. Sedan Karl Knutsson Bonde åter blivit insatt som kung lierade sig Erik med Kristian I, som gjorde en samlad aktion för att återta den svenska kronan. Men i och med nederlaget i Brunkebergsslaget i oktober 1471, så stod även Erik på den förlorande sidan. Han ingick därför en förlikning med den segrande riksföreståndaren Sten Sture. Erik behöll sin plats i riksrådet, men blev aldrig dubbad till riddare.

Under 1470- och 1480-talen var Erik Karlsson, tillsammans med Erik Axelsson Tott, en av de främsta befälhavarna i försvaret av Finland mot ryssarna.

Erik fick en blodig död 1491; under resa våldgästade han med sitt följe en präst utanför Strängnäs. I handgemänget med prästen och hans folk blev Erik själv dödligt sårad. (Källa: Lars-Olof Larsson - Gustav Vasa - landsfader eller tyrann?)

Född omkring 1436.

http://web.stallarholmen.com/stallarhistoria/historia4.html