Albert of Mecklenburg
king of Sweden
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Albert of Mecklenburg was king of Sweden from 1364 to 1389. He was invited to take the throne by Swedish nobles who opposed the ruling Folkung dynasty. Albert's reign was marked by struggles with the nobility, who limited his powers through royal charters. He also faced conflict with Denmark, joining a coalition against it. Ultimately, in 1389, Albert was defeated and captured by forces supporting Margaret I of Denmark, leading to the end of his rule and the eventual dissolution of the Kalmar Union.12
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