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Svante Nilsson Sture, was the viceroy regent of the Kalmar Union in Sweden, (1504-1512). He was born around 1460 as the son of Nils Bosson of the Sture family and died January 2, 1512. His first marriage (1490-1495) with Iliana Gädda[?], produced the son Sten Sture the younger. He married a second time with Mette Ivarsdotter Dyre (1504-1512).

Preceded by:
Sten Sture the elder

List of Swedish monarchs

Succeeded by:
Erik Trolle

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