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The man was the eldest son of Gustaf Vasa, and despite pursuing marriage plans to various ladies (Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I among them) married to a commoner. He ended up deposed by his brother (and others who said he was crazy) imprisoned and presumably poisoned by a bowl of pea soup. His widow retired to estates given her by the crown, and his son was even engaged for a time to Xenia Godunova, while his daughter served in the households of successive consorts of Sweden.

What would be the consequences of Erik being successful against his brother's revolt (could he)? What if he'd remained king (besides no disastrous PU with Poland)? Was Erik as crazy as they claimed? And would Erik's son, Gustaf, be acknowledged as his heir (similarly to how Erik himself had been)? Or would the Swedes prefer one of Erik's brothers?
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