Counter to the popular image of Erik XIV as the mad king Strindberg paints him as an intelligent but weak king, brought down by his insecurities.
Erik XIV
Göran Persson
Karin Månsdotter
Måns Knekt
Nils Gyllenstjerna
Katarina Stenbock
Hertig Johan
Hertig Carl
Mor Persson
Peder Welamson
Peders kamrat
Fänrik Max
Svante Sture
Nils Sture
