Eric XIV of Sweden (1533–1577) was a Swedish monarch, draftsperson and copper engraver. He was born in Tre Kronor Castle on 13 December 1533. He died in Örbyhus on 26 February 1577, at the age of 44.
Eric XIV of Sweden served as Monarch of Sweden (1560–1568). He worked in government and politics.
Eric XIV of Sweden was the son of Gustav I of Sweden and Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg. He married Karin Månsdotter. He had four recorded children, Virginia Eriksdotter, Constantia Eriksdotter, Princess Sigrid of Sweden and Henri Vasa. He is recorded as following Lutheranism. The recorded cause of death is poisoning.
The entry appears in 52 languages, placing Eric XIV of Sweden among the politics names followed well outside Sweden.
