Kettil Karlsson (Vasa)

Kettil Karlsson (Vasa)
Vasa coat of arms in the 15th century.
Regent of Sweden
ReignFebruary 1464 - August 1464
PredecessorChristian I of Sweden
SuccessorCharles VIII of Sweden
Reign26 December 1464 - 11 August 1465
PredecessorCharles VIII of Sweden
SuccessorJöns Bengtsson (Oxenstierna)
Bornc. 1433
Died11 August 1465
HouseHouse of Vasa
Bishop of Linköping
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseUppsala
DioceseLinköping
Elected1458
Installed1460
PredecessorNils König
SuccessorHenrik Tidemansson
Personal details
NationalitySwedish
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceLinköping Castle
ParentsKarl Kristiernsson (Vasa)
Ebba Eriksdotter (Krummedige)
Alma mater

Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) (c. 1433 – 11 August 1465) was a Swedish clergyman, diplomat, military leader and statesman during the Kalmar Union era. He was a member of the house of Vasa. At age 25, he was elected Bishop of Linköping. He rebelled against King Christian I in 1463, was Captain General (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 Regent (riksföreståndare) of Sweden from 26 December 1464 to his death.