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S8 Ep313: Royal Murders, Scandals, and Secrets: Mad King Eric
S8 Ep313: Royal Murders, Scandals, and Secrets: Mad King Eric
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In history, there have been several monarchs known as “Mad Kings” - monarchs who were plagued by erratic and even violent behavior often attributed to mental illness. King Eric the XIV of Sweden is one such ruler. While intellectually brilliant, King Eric suffered from extreme paranoia, which led to erratic, violent, and even murderous behavior.
Sources:
Disturbed Facts About Eric XIV Of Sweden, The Butcher King - Factinate
Eric XIV, King of Sweden, Britannica.com
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Erik-XIV
Karin Mansdotter, wikipedia.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karin_Månsdotter
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Sources:
Disturbed Facts About Eric XIV Of Sweden, The Butcher King - Factinate
Eric XIV, King of Sweden, Britannica.com
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Erik-XIV
Karin Mansdotter, wikipedia.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karin_Månsdotter
Sponsor:
Factor - Go to www.FACTORMEALS.com/once50 and use code ONCE50 for 50% off
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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