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Sture

Sture was an influencial family in late 15th century and early 16th century Sweden. Three members of the family served as Viceroys of Sweden in the Kalmar Union between 1470 and 1520.

Viceroys

Sten Sture the elder - Sten Sture den äldre (reign 1470-1497 and 1501-1503)
Svante Sture - Svante Nilsson Sture (reign 1504-1511)
Sten Sture the younger - Sten Sture den yngre (reign 1512-1520)

See also: List of Swedish monarchs, List of Swedish politicians

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