Family
Charles X had one legitimate child by Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp: his successor Charles XI (1655–1697, reigned 1660–1697).
By Brita Allerts he had an illegitimate son: Gustaf Carlson (1647–1708), who became Count of Börringe and Lindholmen Castle in Scania.
He also had a number of other children, by different women, before his marriage.
Read more about this topic: Charles X Gustav Of Sweden
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