Who plays Karl Sverkersson in Arn: The Knight Templar?

Karl Sverkersson is played by Svante Martin.

What are Karl Sverkersson's abilities?

Karl Sverkersson's abilities include kingship, military command, political rule, battlefield leadership, legacy building.

Karl Sverkersson has 2 mapped relationships in Arn: The Knight Templar. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Old Swedish king assassinated by Arn and Knut, sparking immediate civil war.

Alignment: Neutral
Species: Human
Abilities: Kingship, Military command, Political rule, Battlefield leadership, Legacy building

Karl Sverkersson — Conflict Political Rival — Knut Eriksson (Gustaf Skarsgård)
Their rivalry forms the political basis of the Swedish civil war.

Knut belongs to the faction fighting Karl Sverkersson for control of Västra Götaland, and Karl is killed in the struggle.
Karl Sverkersson — Conflict Assassin — Arn Magnusson (Joakim Nätterqvist)
Arn's direct participation makes Karl his political enemy and victim.

Arn helps Knut Eriksson kill the old king Karl Sverkersson.