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Male Karl IX Vasa Click to view Karl IX Vasa in the family tree

Karl IX was born on October 4th, 1550 in Stockholm, Sweden.  Karl IX's father was Gustav I Vasa and his mother was Margareta Lejonhufvud.  His paternal grandparents were Erik Vasa and Cecilia Eka. He had a brother and three sisters, named Johann III, Catharina, Cecilia and Elisabet.  He was the youngest of the five children. He had a half-brother named Erik XIV.  He died at the age of 61 on October 30th, 1611 in Nykoping, Sweden.


Karl IX's first family with Maria Von Der Pfalz

‌Karl IX and Maria Von Der were married in a religious ceremony on May 11th, 1579 in Heidelberg, Germany.  They had a daughter named Katharina.


Karl IX's second family with Christina Von Gottorp

‌Karl IX and Christina Von were married in a religious ceremony on August 27th, 1592 in Nykoping, Sweden.  They had a son named Gustav II Adolf.


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