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Albert of Mecklenburg, when trying to take the throne of Sweden, apparently tried to prove he had a claim to kingship through his lineage. However, wasn't the swedish monarchy elective? Why did he try this when he seemingly had the support of the nobility? Was that not enough?

by /u/Abencoado_GS in /r/AskHistorians

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