Albert of

Sweden (Swedish Albrekt av Mecklenburg, born. C. 1336 - died. March 31, 1412) - King of Sweden in the years 136 4-1389 and the Duke of Mecklenburg in 1386 until his death. Was t he second son of Prince Albert II of Mecklenburg the Great and hi s wife Euphemia, sister of King Magnus Eriksson of Sweden. In 1364 elected King of Sweden, which did not agree with most of the nobility. As a result, force seized the throne. Extremely unpopular ruler. Abhorred especially in Finland, after limiting the rights of the Finns and the Finnish nobility deprivation of property.