Canute II (In sweden called Knut Långe till Sko) was king of Sweden 1229-1234. Canute II was a decendant to Eric the Saint[?] and son to Holmger Filipsson till Sko.
... the monarchy as a symbol of national unity and political stability. A national plebiscite was held on the issue in April of 1993, but was ultimately rejected.
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