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subject_name= King Sweyn III| photo= | | subject_name= King Sweyn III| photo= | | ||
| − | caption1= Born| field1= | + | caption1= Born| field1= 1675| |
caption2= Died| field2= 1703| | caption2= Died| field2= 1703| | ||
caption3= Reign| field3= 1699 – 1703 | | caption3= Reign| field3= 1699 – 1703 | | ||
| − | caption4= Notable| field4= | + | caption4= Notable| field4= First king to call himself the Highland King rather than the King of the Upper Lands.}} |
| − | After the premature death of his mother, Queen [[Hildegaard]], Prince Sweyn ascended the throne as '''King Sweyn III'''. Within months of his investiture as king, it became clear that Sweyn III suffered from the same ailment that claimed his mother's life. The | + | After the premature death of his mother, Queen [[Hildegaard]], Prince Sweyn ascended the throne as '''King Sweyn III'''. Within months of his investiture as king, it became clear that Sweyn III suffered from the same ailment that claimed his mother's life. The new king struggled against the fevers for four years before succumbing in 1703. He died without marrying and left no heirs. He was succeeded by his brother, King [[Olof]]. |
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After the premature death of his mother, Queen Hildegaard, Prince Sweyn ascended the throne as King Sweyn III. Within months of his investiture as king, it became clear that Sweyn III suffered from the same ailment that claimed his mother's life. The new king struggled against the fevers for four years before succumbing in 1703. He died without marrying and left no heirs. He was succeeded by his brother, King Olof.
