Sweyn III of Denmark
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Sven III Grathe (11XX - 1157) was the king of Denmark between 1146 and 1157. He served as a co-regent with Canute V of Denmark from 1154 until 1157.
He was the son of Erik II Emune and Malmfrid of Kiev. His maternal grandparents were Grand Duke Mstislav of Kiev and Princess Christine of Sweden. Christine was a daughter of Ingold I and Helena, possibly originating from the Eastern Roman Empire.
Preceded by: Olaf II | King of Denmark 1146–1157 | Succeeded by: Valdemar I |