Knut Magnusson
Knut Magnusson, a member of the Folkunge party and a magnate in Västergötland, died in 1251. He was the son of and Katarina, daughter of king Erik Knutsson of Sweden.
Upon the death of Erik the Lisp and Lame, Knut Magnusson had double claims to the throne. After Valdemar Birgersson's election as king in 1250, Knut, along with and other Folkunge members, started a rebellion.
They enlisted soldiers in Germany and rode north through Sweden, but were defeated in the in 1251. Knut was executed after the battle.
Children
- Birgitta Knutsdotter, married to Ulf Jonsson Roos from Ervalla.