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King Carl VIII of Sweden died in 1470, leaving a five year old son as his heir. However, he left instructions that Sten Sture was to act as regent until Carl Carlsen was of age to stand for his own election. This never happened and the king of Denmark reasserted his rights over Sweden. What if Carl Carlsen HAD lived longer, married and produced children of his own, even been elected king of Sweden? Might the Kalmar union be dissolved still earlier? Is it possible for a Bonde Sweden instead of a Vasa one to emerge? How might Denmark and the rest of Europe react?
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