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neighboring Denmark-Norway, and significant developments within the Swedish nobility and monarchy. Monarch – John III John III, King of Sweden from 1569

Carl Gustaf Verner von Heidenstam (6 July 1859 – 20 May 1940) was a Swedish poet, novelist and laureate of the 1916 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was a

Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla (pronounced [pæːr ˈǎlːan ˈmǎŋːnɵs ˈklɑ̌ːsɔn ˈɵ̂ɡːla]; born 18 June 1954) is a Swedish entertainer, composer, actor, and

Jakob Ulvsson (1430s – spring 1521) was the archbishop of Uppsala and primate of the Roman Catholic Church of Sweden from 1469 to 1515. He was also the

Sven-Bertil Gunnar Evert Taube (24 November 1934 – 11 November 2022) was a Swedish singer and actor. Internationally, he was perhaps better known for his

Olof Gustaf Hugo Lagercrantz (10 March 1911 – 23 July 2002) was a Swedish writer, critic, literary scholar (PhD 1951) and publicist (editor-in-chief of

Field Marshal and Count Jacob Pontusson De la Gardie (20 June 1583 – 22 August 1652) was a statesman and a soldier of the Swedish Empire, and a Marshal

Hans Karl August Simon Euler-Chelpin, since 28 July 1884 von Euler-Chelpin (15 February 1873 – 6 November 1964), was a German-born Swedish biochemist.

Svante Nilsson (c. 1460 – 2 January 1512) was a Swedish nobleman and regent of Sweden from 1504 to 1512. He was the father of Sten Sture the Younger (1493–1520)

Count Baltzar Bogislaus von Platen (29 May 1766 – 6 December 1829) was a Swedish naval officer and statesman. He was Governor-general of Norway from 1827

Nils Daniel Carl Bildt (born 15 July 1949) is a Swedish politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1991 to 1994. He led the Moderate

Nils Jönsson Oxenstierna (1390s–1450s) was a Swedish nobleman. During the Kalmar Union, he was co-regent of Sweden, together with his brother Bengt Jönsson

Erik Johansson Vasa (c. 1470 – 8 November 1520) was a Swedish noble and the Lord of Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen. His son would rule as King Gustav Vasa

Bengt Jönsson (Oxenstierna), (1390s–1450s) Swedish statesman and noble. Under the Kalmar Union, he served as co-regent of Sweden, from January to June

Axelsson's position and support within the Swedish nobility; the same year, he was elected Regent by the Swedish nobility. Lady Elin thereby became first lady

Cecilia Månsdotter Eka (c. 1476–1523) also called Cecilia of Eka, was a Swedish noblewoman. She was the spouse of Erik Johansson Vasa and mother of King

Karl Olivecrona (25 October 1897, in Norrbärke – 1980) was a Swedish lawyer and legal philosopher. He studied law at Uppsala from 1915 to 1920 and was

Mette Iversdotter Dyre (Swedish: Mätta or Märta Ivarsdotter; c. 1465  – c. before 1533) was a Danish noble, nominal sheriff and chancellor. She was married

Finland. However, he subsequently fell out with the majority of the Swedish nobility, most prominently Svante Nilsson, and the Swedish Privy Council declared

Petrus Filipsson (Latin: Petrus Philippi), also known as Peder Filipsson Röde, was a Swedish Dominican friar and Archbishop of Uppsala from 1332 to 1341

Eva Elisabet von Bahr (born 17 December 1968) is a Swedish make-up artist and hair stylist. She is best known for her works in Arn: The Knight Templar

Sofia Adolfina Adlersparre (6 March 1808 – 23 March 1862) was a Swedish painter from the Adlersparre family. She was born the daughter of a Lutheran nobleman

Count Johan August Sandels (31 August 1764 – 22 January 1831) was a Swedish soldier and politician, being appointed Governor-general of Norway (Riksståthållare

Elisabeth Christina von Linné (June 14, 1743 – April 15, 1782) was a Swedish botanist, daughter of Carl Linnaeus and Sara Elisabeth Moræa. There is no

Countess Maria Aurora von Königsmarck (Swedish: Aurora Königsmarck) (28 April 1662 – 16 February 1728) was a Swedish and German noblewoman of Brandenburg

the Vinstorpa family (d. 1480). She belonged to the elite of Dano-Swedish nobility at the time and was related to the infamous Brita Tott. In 1464, she

Torkel (Tyrgils or Torgils) Knutsson (died 1306) was Lord High Constable of Sweden, member of the Privy Council of Sweden (Riksråd), and virtual ruler

Catherine Karlsdotter, in Swedish called Katarina Karlsdotter and later Katarina Gumsehuvud (died 7 September 1450) was Queen of Sweden from 1448 to 1450

Wendela Gustafva Sparre af Rossvik (December 14, 1772 – May 7, 1855) was a Swedish textile artist. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts

Anna Lisbeth Christina Palme (née Beck-Friis; 14 March 1931 – 18 October 2018) was a Swedish children's psychologist, UNICEF chairwoman and the wife of

Tord Pedersson (Bonde) (died May 1470) was the un-ordained Archbishop of Uppsala from 1468 to 1469. He was born as Tord Pedersson, but since his mother

first Riksdag in Sweden. However, he was not able to withstand the Swedish nobility, who wanted to exploit the rebellion. He was somewhat forced into the

Evert Karlsson Horn af Kanckas (11 June 1585 – 30 July 1615) was a Finnish field marshal and governor of Narva. He was born at Haapsalu Castle in the Swedish

Caroline Thérese af Ugglas Liljedahl (born 7 April 1972) is a Swedish singer, artist and chorister. Af Ugglas created the format for a televised choir

Mechtilde of Holstein (c. 1218 – 1288) was a Danish queen consort, married to King Abel of Denmark and later to Birger Jarl, Regent of Sweden. Mechtilde

Baron Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm (4 March 1574 – 17 March 1650) was a Swedish soldier and politician. He was made a baron (friherre) in 1615, appointed

Ingrid Ylva (c. 1180s – c. 1250–1255) was a Swedish noblewoman, the wife of Magnus Minnesköld of Bjälbo and the mother of regent Birger Jarl. The exact

Isac von Krusenstierna (born 14 January 1998) is a Swedish orienteering competitor who represents the club OK Kåre. Krusenstierna won a gold medal in sprint

Fredrik Wilhelm von Otter (11 April 1833 – 9 March 1910) was a Swedish friherre, naval officer and politician, most notably serving as Prime Minister of

Dorothea of Brandenburg (31 December 1430 – 10 November 1495) was Queen of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under the Kalmar Union as the consort of first Christopher

Herman Wrangel (born 1584/1587 – 10 December 1643) was a Swedish military officer and statesman of Baltic German extraction. Herman von Wrangel was born

Caroline Eugenie Lagerfelt (born September 23, 1947) is a French-born American actress, long based in the United States, recognized for her roles on Sweet

Count Hans Christoff von Königsmarck, of Tjust (12 December 1605 – 8 March 1663) was a German soldier who commanded Sweden's legendary flying column, a

attended by the Swedish nobility, during which he danced with Christina on a ball. On 7 November, King Christian summoned the Swedish nobility to a meeting

Count Ian Melcher Shering Wachtmeister af Johannishus (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈvǎktmejstɛr]; 24 December 1932 – 11 November 2017) was a Swedish industrialist

Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna af Korsholm och Wasa (28 August 1899 – 18 July 1995) was a Swedish modern pentathlete and naval officer. He won a gold medal

Count Fredrik Axel von Fersen (5 April 1719 – 24 April 1794) was a Swedish statesman and soldier of Baltic German descent. He served as Lord Marshal of

Sigrid Eskilsdotter (Banér) (died 1527) was a Swedish noble, the mother of the Swedish regent Christina Gyllenstierna and the maternal grandmother of King

Svante Stensson Sture or Svante Sture the Younger (born 1 May 1517 in Stockholm, d. 24 May 1567 in the Sture Murders at Uppsala Castle) was a Swedish count

Count Carl August Ehrensvärd (5 May 1745 – 21 May 1800) was a Swedish naval officer, painter, author, and neo-classical architect. Ehrensvärd was born

Elin Ulfsdotter Snakenborg, Marchioness of Northampton, also known as Helena, and Helena the Red for her red hair, (1548/1549 – 10 April 1635) was a Swedish-born

Catherine of Sweden (Swedish: Katarina; 10 November 1584 – 13 December 1638) was a Swedish princess and a Countess Palatine of Zweibrücken as the consort

Count Carl Gustaf Mannerheim (10 August 1797 – 9 October 1854) was a Finnish nobleman, amateur entomologist and governor of the Viipuri province in the

Fältmarskalk Carl Gustaf Wrangel (also Carl Gustav von Wrangel; 23 December 1613 – 5 July 1676) was a Swedish statesman and military commander who commanded

Field Marshal count Augustin Ehrensvärd (25 September 1710 – 4 October 1772) was a Swedish military officer, military architect, artist, creator of the

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Carl Johan Adlercreutz (27 April 1757 – 21 August 1815) was a Swedish (Finnish) general and statesman, born in Borgå, Finland on family estates. Entering

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Frederick William, Prince von Hessenstein (17 March 1735, Stockholm — 27 July 1808, Panker), was a Swedish statesman and a soldier of German ancestry.

Cornelius Didrikson Thijsen Anckarstierna (25 January 1655 – 19 April 1714) was a Swedish admiral of Dutch origin and a member of the Swedish House of

Countess Eva Sophie Piper, née Eva Sophie von Fersen (30 March 1757 – 2 February 1816, Löfstad Slott), was a Swedish countess and lady in waiting. She

Baron Gustaf Adolf Reuterholm (7 July 1756 in Sjundeå, Nyland, Sweden (now Finland) – 27 December 1813 in Schleswig), was a Swedish statesman. He acted

Arvid Wittenberg or Arvid Wirtenberg von Debern (1606 – 7 September 1657), Swedish count, field marshal and privy councillor. Born in Porvoo, Finland,

Count Otto Heinrich Igelström (Swedish: Otto Henrik Igelström; Russian: Иосиф Андреевич Игельстром, romanized: Iosif Andreyevich Igelstrom; 7 May 1737

Count Carl Piper (July 29, 1647, Stockholm – May 29, 1716, Schlüsselburg) was a Swedish statesman. He entered the foreign office after completing his academical

Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa (c. 1491 – 21 November 1549) was a Swedish noblewoman. She was the mother of Queen Margaret Leijonhufvud and the second cousin and

Johan Björnsson Printz (July 20, 1592 – May 3, 1663) was governor from 1643 until 1653 of the Swedish colony of New Sweden on the Delaware River in North

Ingeborg, Duchess of Öland (Norwegian: Ingebjørg Eiriksdatter; 1297–1357) was a Norwegian princess and a Swedish duchess. She was Duchess of Uppland, Öland

Jacob Johan Anckarström (11 May 1762 – 27 April 1792) was a Swedish military officer who is known as the assassin of King Gustav III of Sweden. He was

Christopher Polhammar (18 December 1661 – 30 August 1751) better known as Christopher Polhem (listen), which he took after his ennoblement in 1716, was

Karl the Deaf (Swedish: Karl Döve; died 1220) of the House of Bjälbo (Folkungaätten) was the jarl of Sweden from 1216 to 1220. His father was magnate Bengt

Adolph John I (German: Adolf Johann I.; Swedish: Adolf Johan; 11 October 1629 – 14 October 1689) was Count Palatine of Kleeburg from 1654 until 1689 and

Erik Wilhelm Wachtmeister (born 1955) is a Swedish Internet businessman. He founded the social media websites ASmallWorld and Best of All Worlds, both

Hans Wachtmeister af Johannishus, (3 January 1642 [O.S. 24 December 1641] – 15 February [O.S. 26 February] 1714) was admiral general of the Swedish Navy

Count Gustav Horn (October 22, 1592 – May 10, 1657) was a Swedish nobleman of Finnish descent, military officer, and Governor-General. He was appointed

Knut Hjalmar Leonard Hammarskjöld (Swedish: [ˈjǎlmar ˈhâmːarˌɧœld]; 4 February 1862 – 12 October 1953) was a Swedish politician and scholar, who was Prime

David Lagercrantz (born 4 September 1962) is a Swedish journalist and bestselling writer known as the author of I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic and The Girl in

Riksarkivet, Sweden. Johan Gabriel Anrep: Svenska adelns ättar-taflor ("Swedish nobility lineages"), band 4 ("volume 4"), Stockholm, 1864. Sveriges Ridderskap

Oscar Reutersvärd (29 November 1915 – 2 February 2002) was a Swedish graphic artist, who in 1934 pioneered the art of 3D drawings that may initially appear

Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz (30 January 1716 – 1 March 1796) was a Swedish architect and civil servant. Adelcrantz's style developed from a rococo influenced

Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (pronunciation; 18 November 1832 – 12 August 1901) was a Finland-Swedish aristocrat, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer

Anna Karlsdotter (Vinstorpa) (died 1552), was a Swedish noble and landholder. By her daughter Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa, she was the maternal grandmother of

Anna Karlsdotter (Vinstorpa) (died 1552), was a Swedish noble and landholder. By her daughter Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa, she was the maternal grandmother of

Baroness Eva Charlotta Lovisa Sofia (Sophie) Mannerheim (21 December 1863 – 9 January 1928) was a famous nurse known as a pioneer of modern nursing in

Count Bengt Gabrielsson Oxenstierna (1623–1702) was a Swedish soldier and statesman who served as Foreign Minister from 1680 to 1697. He ensured Sweden

Ernst Jakob Lennart von Post (16 June 1884 – 11 January 1951) was a Swedish naturalist and geologist. He was the first to publish quantitative analysis

Fabian Wrede (Peippola, Finland, 20 March 1641 – 6 December 1712) was a Swedish politician. An advisor to Charles XI, King of Sweden, he was also a member

Louis De Geer (17 November 1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Walloon-Swedish entrepreneur, banker, industrialist and slave trader, who was part of the prominent

Count Johan Christopher Toll (1 February 1743 – 21 May 1817) was a Swedish statesman and soldier. He was born in Mölleröd, Scania (now part of Hässleholm

Vendela Skytte (or Wendela Skytte) (8 December 1608 – 18 August 1629) was a Swedish noblewoman, salonist and writer, poet and Lady of Letters. During her

Maria Aurora Uggla, married name Ehrengranat (1747–1826), was a Swedish lady in waiting and noble. She was the lady in waiting and confidant of the Swedish

Ulrika "Ulla" Lovisa Tessin née Sparre (23 May 1711 – 14 December 1768) was a Swedish courtier, letter writer and dilettante artist. Ulla Tessin was born

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Jonas Alströmer (7 January 1685 – 2 June 1761) was a pioneer of agriculture and industry in Sweden. Born Jonas Toresson (later changed to Alström) in the

Martin von Wahrendorff (1789 – 1861) was a Swedish diplomat and inventor. His father Anders von Wahrendorff was the owner of the gun foundry at Åker. Wahrendorff

Ebba Bielke (1570–1618), was a Swedish baroness convicted of high treason. She was the daughter of riksråd baron Hogenskild Bielke and Anna Sture. She

Otto Carl Robert von Rosen (11 May 1884–26 May 1963) was a Swedish military officer and sport shooter who participated in sabotage attacks during the First

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period at convent school, which was at the time customary within the Swedish nobility. On 30 March 1516, she married riksråd Joakim Brahe at Tre Kronor (castle)

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marriage to Queen Margaret had secured the King a loyal support with the Swedish nobility for his rule, a useful alliance with he confirmed by marrying again

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Anna Eriksdotter Bielke (1490 – 1525) was a Swedish noble, commander of the city and castle of Kalmar during the Swedish rebellion against Denmark. Anna

Ann-Mari, Princess of Bismarck (née Tengbom; 26 July 1907 – 22 September 1999) was a Swedish socialite and the wife of Otto Christian Archibald, Prince

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his enemies. A civil war started at about the same time: leaders of Swedish nobility used the king's eldest son Erik as claimant and cited the favorite's

Betty Ehrenborg, married name Posse af Säby (22 July 1818 – 22 July 1880), was a Swedish writer, psalm writer and pedagogue. She is regarded as the founder

Knut Birgersson (Old Norse: Knútr jarl Birgisson, died 1208) was Riksjarl of Sweden. He was the eldest surviving son of Riksjarl Birger Brosa and a member

Sophia Eleonora Rosenhane, as married Jennings, (29 August 1757 – 21 August 1837) was a Swedish patron and noblewoman. At the national portrait gallery

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Gertrud Virginia Adelborg (10 September 1853 – 25 January 1942) was a Swedish teacher, feminist and leading member of the women's rights movement. Gertrud

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Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (9 September 1721 – 19 August 1808) was a Swedish shipbuilder, scientist and naval officer. He was vice admiral in the Swedish

Elizabeth Carlsdotter Gyllenhielm (Swedish: Elisabet; 1622-1682), was the daughter of the Swedish prince Charles Philip, Duke of Södermanland, in his secret

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Hans Reinhold von Fersen (2 March 1683 Tallinn – 25 May 1736 Stockholm) was a Swedish count, politician and soldier of Baltic-German origin. He served

Jakob Tordsson Bagge (1 May 1502 – 14 January 1577) was a Norwegian born, Swedish admiral and nobleman. Bagge was born as the son of Norwegian nobleman

Gustaf Samuel Bertil Oscarsson af Ugglas (3 July 1934 – 7 July 1977) was Party Secretary of the Swedish Moderate Party between 1969 and 1974 and a member

Sigrid Svantesdotter Sture (13 December 1538, Mörkö, Södermanland – 16 March 1613), was a Swedish noble, Governor (häradshövding) of Stranda Hundred from

Hedvig Catharina De la Gardie, née Lillie (1695–1745), was a Swedish countess, notable for her salon and political activity. She was a known political

Margareta Brahe (2 July 1559 – 26 April 1638) was a Swedish courtier; hovmästarinna (Mistress of the Robes) to princess Anna Vasa of Sweden, from 1591

Count Gustaf af Wetterstedt (29 December 1776 – 15 May 1837) was a Swedish statesman. He was the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1824 to 1837

Maerten Thijssen, died 1657, was a Dutch admiral who entered into Swedish service, becoming a Swedish admiral and a Swedish nobleman under the name Mårten

Countess Eva Gerd Alice Cecilia Hamilton (born 29 April 1954) is a Swedish journalist who from 6 November 2006 until 2014 was the CEO for the Swedish public

Countess Catherine Charlotte De la Gardie (née Catharina Charlotta Taube; 5 April 1723 – 24 March 1763), also known as Catherine Charlotte de La Gardie

Barbro Stigsdotter (1472-1528), was a Swedish noble. She is famous for her part in the Vasasagan (Vasa Saga), the traditional national legend about the

the courtier baron Claes Rålamb (1750-1826). As was customary in the Swedish nobility at the time when a female married a male with a lower title, she took

Gunilla Johansdotter Bese, also called Gunhild (1475–1553) was a Finnish (Swedish) noble and fiefholder of Vyborg Castle from 1511 to 1513. Bese was the

Constantia Eriksdotter (1560–1649) was the illegitimate daughter of Eric XIV of Sweden and Agda Persdotter. She was called "The Queen of Tiveden". Constantia

Adolph John wished to establish support by her connections in the Swedish nobility for his ambition to participate in the regency government of Charles

Karin Göransdotter Gyllenstierna (before 1538 – died between 1602 and 1605) was a Swedish courtier. She served as Chief Court Mistress to queen Catherine

Anders Rudolf du Rietz (pronounced [dyrié]; 5 February 1722 – 21 October 1792 in Hedensberg, Västmanland) was a Swedish count, lieutenant-general, commander

Baron Oscar Dickson, or Oskar Dickson (2 December 1823 – 6 June 1897) was a Swedish magnate, bulk merchant, industrialist and philanthropist from a family

Fredrik Gyllenborg (10 December 1767–18 August 1829) was Prime Minister for Justice from June 25, 1810 to August 18, 1829. "Gyllenborg, släkt" (in Swedish)

Carl Gustaf Moritz Thure Lewenhaupt (7 January 1884 – 11 May 1935) was a Swedish equestrian who competed in the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1920

Margareta von Melen née Vasa (1489–1541) was a Swedish noble. She was second cousin of King Gustav Vasa and the maternal aunt of Queen Margaret Leijonhufvud

Claes Horn of Kanckas (d. 1632) in 1618. As was the custom in the Swedish nobility until the late 18th-century, however, she kept her own name Leijonhufvud

Eva Helena Löwen (15 December 1743 – 16 January 1813), was a politically active Swedish countess and royal favorite. She was active as a French agent in

Arvid Stålarm, actually Arvid Eriksson (Stålarm) till Lindö i Tenala (c. 1540 or 1549 – May 1620, Gripsholm Castle) was a Swedish noble and soldier from

Magdalena Stenbock (14 September 1649 – 24 January 1727) was a politically active Swedish countess and salon holder. She married Council President Count

Patrik Georg Fabian de Laval (16 April 1883 – 10 March 1970) was a Swedish sport shooter and modern pentathlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics

Svantepolk Knutsson (c. 1227 – c. 1310) was a Swedish knight and councilor. He became a wealthy feudal lord in Östergötland. His father was Knud Valdemarsen

Sven Hagströmer (born 30 November 1943) is a Swedish business executive, best known as the founder of Avanza Bank and investment company Creades. He is

Martha Eriksdotter Leijonhufvud (24 December 1520 in Ödeby Lillkyrka, Ekeberg, Närke – 15 January 1584 in Stegeholm), known as Kung Märta (lit. 'King Martha')

Ulrika Eleonora von Düben (18 March 1722 – 23 August 1758), was a Swedish Courtier, favourite of the queen of Sweden, Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. Ulrika

Christiana Juliana Oxenstierna (23 September 1661 – 27 February 1701) was a Swedish noble. She was the center of a great social scandal when she married

Ulrika Eleonora von Düben (18 March 1722 – 23 August 1758), was a Swedish Courtier, favourite of the queen of Sweden, Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. Ulrika

Gregor Nils Henric Adlercreutz (16 August 1898 – 3 June 1944) was a Swedish equestrian who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He and his horse Teresina

Claes Horn of Kanckas (d. 1632) in 1618. As was the custom in the Swedish nobility until the late 18th-century, however, she kept her own name Leijonhufvud

Henrik Klasson Horn (c. 1512 – c. 1595), was a Swedish military officer and Governor-General of Finland. He was an ancestor of the noble Swedish family

Carl Gustaf Bielke (1683–1754) was a Swedish count and book collector. He was the son of Nils Bielke, and he is known for his collection of more than 8

Erik Birgersson (c. 1250 – 17 December 1275) was a Swedish duke from the House of Bjälbo (Folkungaätten) and the third son of Birger Jarl. His eldest brother

Anna Klemetsdotter Hogenskild (1513–1590), also known as fru Anna till Åkerö ('lady Anna of Åkerö') and fru Anna till Hedensö ('lady Anna of Hedensö')

Göransson Ulfsparre af Broxvik (1577–1631), but as was the custom at the Swedish nobility up until the late 18th century, she kept her name even after her marriage

Ebba Gustavsdotter Stenbock (c. 1550 – 8 March 1614, in Sweden) was a Swedish noble. She led the defense of the stronghold Turku Castle for the loyalists

Algot Magnusson, Lord of Räfsnäs (c. 1355 – c. 1426) was a medieval Swedish magnate of the Sture (Sjöblad) family. He served as castellan of the fortification

Charlotte "Lotten" Louise von Kræmer (6 August 1828 in Stockholm – 23 December 1912 in Stockholm) was a Swedish baroness, writer, poet, philanthropist

Agda Georgina Dorothea Alexandra Montelius née Reuterskiöld (23 April 1850 – 27 October 1920) was a Swedish philanthropist and feminist. She was a leading

Hedvig Catharina von Fersen, née De la Gardie (20 May 1732 in Stockholm – 24 April 1800 in Stockholm) was a Swedish noble. She was the daughter of the

Gustaf Oscar Peyron (5 January 1828 – 2 March 1915) was a Swedish military officer and politician. He was born in Nyköping as the son of future Minister

Johanna "Jeanna" von Lantingshausen, née von Stockenström, (1753–1809), was a Swedish noble and courtier. She is foremost known as the instigator of the

Baron Göran Fredrik von Otter (4 August 1907 – 4 December 1988) was a Swedish diplomat and friherre, best known for his service in Berlin during World

Emilia "Emilie" Maria Sara Sofia Uggla (24 February 1819 in Karlstad – 15 February 1855 in Upperud), was a Swedish noble classical concert pianist and

Henrica Juliana Lieven, Swedish, archaic; von Liewen (16 February 1709 – 26 August 1779) was a Swedish noble, socialite and lady-in-waiting, politically

Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie (29 November 1761 in Stockholm, Sweden – 7 February 1832 in Stockholm), was a Swedish lady-in-waiting. She was married to Gustaf

Axel Gustaf Adlercreutz (2 March 1821 – 20 May 1880) was a Swedish politician, civil servant, President of the Göta Court of Appeal, Minister in the Cabinet

Benedicta of Bjälbo (Swedish: Bengta Sunesdotter; died 1261) was a Swedish noblewoman and a central figure in the incident known as the Maiden Abduction

Anna Charlotta Schröderheim, née Anna Charlotta von Stapelmohr, also called Ann-Charlotte or Anne-Charlotte, (24 September 1754 – 1 January 1791), was

Conrad Victor Ankarcrona (1823–1912) was a Grand Master of the Court of the King of Sweden. Ankarcrona was the son of Theodor Vilhelm Ankarcrona, Gentleman

Ebba Ryning (1595–1642) was a Swedish court official. She was the överhovmästarinna to Christina, Queen of Sweden, from 1639 until 1642. She was the daughter

Lady Jane Ruthven or Lady Jean Ruthven, (died 1668), of noble Scottish descent, was a lady-in-waiting at the court of Queen Christina of Sweden. She served

Claes Adolf Adelsköld (7 September 1824 – 1 October 1907) was a Swedish civil engineer, railway engineer, author, Army officer and member of the upper

Baron Gustav Evertsson Horn of Marienburg (28 May 1614 – 27 February 1666) was a Finnish-Swedish military man and politician. He was a member of the Privy

Kristina Nilsdotter Blake (died 1254), was a Swedish noblewoman. Kristina and her spouse were written of by poet Snorri Sturlasson, who visited them in

General Bengt Gustafsson (G:son) Nordenskiöld (6 September 1891 – 28 January 1983) was a Swedish Air Force officer who served as Chief of the Air Force

Casimir Reuterskiöld (14 September 1883 – 25 December 1953) was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal

Sigrid Brahe (1568–1608), was a Swedish countess, known for the great scandal Onsdagsbröllopet (The Wednesday Wedding) in 1595. Sigrid Brahe was the daughter

Baron Albrecht Elof Ihre (6 October 1797 – 9 August 1877) was a Swedish diplomat and politician who served as Swedish-Norwegian prime minister of foreign

Christina Anna Skytte (9 November 1643 – 21 January 1677) was a Swedish baroness and pirate. Christina Anna Skytte was born in the parish of Ålems at Mönsterås

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Johan Nordenfalk (9 September 1796 – 9 March 1846) was a Swedish politician, friherre and government official, who served as Prime Minister for Justice

Christina Nilsdotter Natt och Dag (1580-1642) was a Swedish court official and member of the Natt och Dag family. She was the royal governess of queen

Christina Nilsdotter Natt och Dag (1580-1642) was a Swedish court official and member of the Natt och Dag family. She was the royal governess of queen

Arvid Birgersson, Lord of Bergkvara (c. 1440 – 20 February 1505) was a Swedish magnate and politician in the last decades of Middle Ages. He was justiciar

Casimir Reuterskiöld (14 September 1883 – 25 December 1953) was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal

Johan Georg Lillienberg (1713 – 1798) was a Swedish count and politician who was appointed as Lawspeaker of Gotland in 1746. In 1749, he became Governor

Elisabeth Gyllenstierna (1581–1646) was a Swedish court official. She was the överhovmästarinna to Christina, Queen of Sweden, from 1634 until 1639. She

captured the country in 1520, the subsequent slaughter of leading Swedish nobility, churchmen, and others, known as the Stockholm Bloodbath, caused the

Johan Nordenfalk (9 September 1796 – 9 March 1846) was a Swedish politician, friherre and government official, who served as Prime Minister for Justice

Magdalena of Sweden (Magdalena Karlsdotter Bonde; 1445 – August 1495) was a Swedish princess. She was the daughter of King Karl Knutsson and his first

Elin Andersdotter (died 1569), was a Swedish courtier. She served as Chief Court Mistress to queen Karin Månsdotter of Sweden. She is known for being a

Lucretia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm (1561–1585), was the illegitimate daughter of John III of Sweden and Karin Hansdotter. She was reportedly the favorite

Brita Olovsdotter Tott (or Thott) (in Swedish) or Birgitte Olufsdatter Thott (in Danish), (fl. 3 March 1498) was a Danish and Swedish noble, landowner

Märta Helena Reenstierna (16 September 1753 – 12 January 1841; married name: von Schnell), known as Årstafrun (The Årsta lady), was a Swedish diary writer

Gustaf af Geijerstam (1858–1909) was a Swedish novelist. He was a friend of August Strindberg's. Many of his works were translated into German during his

Sara Louise Antoinette Falkenberg née Ekman (1849–1934) was a Swedish baroness or freiherrinna who is remembered for her extensive philanthropic activities

Margareta "Greta" Lambrektsdotter Dume, often referred to as Greta Dume, (d. 1410), was a Swedish heiress. She played a political role in the struggle

Rikissa Magnusdotter (c. 1285 – 17 December 1348) was a Swedish princess. She was the daughter of King Magnus Ladulås of Sweden and his queen consort,

Baron Gustaf Bonde (4 February 1620 – 25 May 1667) was a Swedish statesman. He was a persistent advocate of a pacifist policy at a time when war on the

Jonas Lidströmer (1755–1808) was a Swedish inventor and officer in the Swedish Navy. Lidströmer was born in 1755 at Lagfors bruk, Medelpad, and died 1808

Hedvig Eleonora Stenbock (1658–1714) was a Swedish noblewoman and lady-in-waiting; daughter of Count Erik Stenbock and related to queen Katarina Stenbock;

Eva Dickson (born Eva Lindström; 8 March 1905 – March 1938) was a Swedish explorer, rally driver, aviator and travel writer. She was the first woman to

Baron Erik Ribbing af Zernava (1640-1675). As was the custom in the Swedish nobility until the late 18th-century, she kept her own name after marriage.

Armegot Printz (1625–1695) was a Swedish noble. She was the daughter of Johan Björnsson Printz, governor of New Sweden, and she married her father's successor

Sigrid Gustafsdotter Banér (17 January 1592, Djursholm Castle - 22 October 1669), was a Swedish noble, letter writer and Scholarship founder. She is most

Cecilia Sigurdsdatter (1155-1186) was an illegitimate daughter of king Sigurd II of Norway and the mother of King Inge II of Norway. She married the Swedish

Gustav Adolf Skytte af Duderhof (1637 – 21 April 1663) was a Swedish nobleman. He became a pirate and plundered ships in the Baltic Sea in the years 1657

Charlotta Roos, née Wrangel (1771–1809) was a Swedish medium. She was the daughter of the lieutenant and noble Henrik Herman Wrangel and Fredrika Philp

Baron Erik Teodor Marks von Würtemberg (1861, Björnlunda – 1937) was a Swedish jurist and politician. He served as Foreign Minister of Sweden 1923–1924

Beata Elisabet von Königsmarck (1637–1723), was a Swedish countess and landowner. She was the daughter of Hans Christoff von Königsmarck and Barbara von

Antoine de Beaulieu (died 1663) was a French noble, dancer, and ballet master of the Swedish court from 1637 to 1663 and is considered to have introduced

Elsa Beata Persdotter Brahe (1629 – 7 April 1653), Elizabeth Beatrice was a Swedish countess and duchess, married to Adolph John I, Count Palatine of Kleeburg

Ingrid Svantepolksdotter (floruit 1350), was a Swedish noble and abbess. She is foremost known for being the central figure in one of the famous incidents

Robert Lichton (1631 – 1692), also Leighton, Lichtoun, Lichtone, Lyton, Lord of Ulishaven, Forfarshire, Scotland and Lord of Tervik, was a Lieutenant General

Anne Cecilia Gyllenhammar (born 10 August 1961 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish author. Cecilia Gyllenhammar has two sisters, Charlotte Gyllenhammar and Sophie

Jacob Johan Anckarström the Elder (11 September 1729 – 6 April 1777) was a Swedish nobleman and colonel of the Anckarström family. He was a knight of the

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Carl Reinhold Adolf Bennet (born August 19, 1951) is a Swedish billionaire businessman. He is the chairman of the medical technology firm Getinge and the

Margareta Gustafsdotter or Margareta Göstafsdotter (floruit 1324), was a Swedish noble landowner and abbess. She founded the convent of the Dominican order

Oscar Carl Gustav Ankarcrona (born 10 June 1857), was a Huntsman-Major of the Court of the King of Sweden, Major of the Swedish Army, etc., son of Conrad

Margaretha "Greta" Brita Duréel (died in June 1696) was a Swedish noble. She was the central figure in the stora juvelsveket (The Great Jewel Fraud), a

Gustaf Jacob Horn af Rantzien (1706–1756) was a Swedish baron. He was executed for treason as one of the conspirators participating in the failed coup

Count Nils Bielke (1792–1845) was a Gentleman of the Bedchamber of the King of Sweden and the head of the comital house of Bielke, counts of Salsta and

Betty Natalie Boije af Gennäs (14 February 1822 - 14 November 1854), was a Finnish (originally Swedish) opera and concert singer (contralto) and composer

Görwel Christina Carlsdotter Gyllenstierna (1646-1708) was a Swedish noblewoman duellist and landowner. Görwel was the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Carl

Anna Catharina Charlotta Wilhelmina von Bärfelt (1673 – Linköping, 2 April 1738), was a Swedish courtier and an influential royal favourite of Queen Hedwig

century. In addition to its status as a military fortress and home for Swedish nobility, the castle has seen use as a prison, and is currently a museum operated

Henrik af Trolle (24 November 1730 – 12 March 1784) was a Swedish naval officer and commander of the Swedish Archipelago fleet. He was ennobled in 1772

Hedvig Wilhelmina Augusta Sofia Maria Teresia Lovisa von Fersen (18 March 1816, in Stockholm – 29 December 1879, in Stockholm) was a Swedish countess and

ethnography. As son of geologist Gerard De Geer Sten was born into the Swedish nobility holding the title of baron. Congress, Library of; Subcommittee, American

Sven Lagerbring (originally Sven Bring; after being knighted, he wrote his name as Sven Lager Bring; 24 February 1707 – 5 December 1787) was a Swedish

Cecilia (died after 1459) was a Danish lady-in-waiting at the court of Philippa of England, Queen Consort of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and later the

Elisabet Juliana Banér (née of Erbach; 22 January 1600 – 29 May 1640), was a German noble, married to the Swedish Field Marshal Johan Banér in 1636. She

Hans Axel von Fersen (Swedish: [hɑːns ˈǎksɛl fɔn ˈfæ̌ʂːɛn]; 4 September 1755 – 20 June 1810), known as Axel de Fersen in France, was a Swedish count, Marshal

Christina of Vasaborg (1644–1709) was the eldest child of Gustav of Vasaborg, Count of Nystad, and a granddaughter of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

Maria Skytte af Duderhof (died 1703) was a Swedish Baroness and Countess known for her unconventional lifestyle. She was the daughter of Baron Bengt Skytte

Conrad von Pyhy (né Peutinger; c. 1500 – 1553) was a Swedish statesman of German descent, originally from Frankfurt am Main. He served as Lord High Chancellor

Maria Elisabeth Stenbock (died 1693) was a Swedish courtier, and Mistress of the Robes to Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark from 1680 to 1693. Born to Count

Erland von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn][check vowel length]; 19 September 1780 – 10 December 1839), was a Swedish ironmaster, and heir

Margareta Clausdotter (died 10 December 1486) was a Swedish writer and genealogist, a Roman Catholic nun of the Bridgettine order and from 1473 until her

Ulrika "Ulla" Eleonora von Höpken, later von Wright, née von Fersen (24 March 1749 – 17 September 1810), was a Swedish countess and courtier. She is also

Görvel Fadersdotter (Sparre) (1509 or 1517 – 20 April 1605) was a Swedish noblewoman and county administrator. She was a major landowner in Denmark, Norway

Hedvig Eleonora Beata Klingenstierna (born 1660), was a Swedish noblewoman. She was the first woman to give a lecture at a Swedish university. A daughter

Ulrika "Ulla" Eleonora von Höpken, later von Wright, née von Fersen (24 March 1749 – 17 September 1810), was a Swedish countess and courtier. She is also

Hedvig Tersmeden (née Wegelin 31 October 1766 – 18 August 1842) was a Swedish noblewoman, Swedish artists' model, known for being the depicted woman in

Metta (or Mätta) Charlotta Fock, née Ridderbjelke (10 June 1765 – 7 November 1810), was a Swedish noble and sentenced murderer. She was executed for murdering

children. She was a member of the Rabenius family belonging to the Swedish nobility. Larsson was born Lena Rabenius in 1919 in Tranås. She trained as a

Margareta Clausdotter (died 10 December 1486) was a Swedish writer and genealogist, a Roman Catholic nun of the Bridgettine order and from 1473 until her

Catharina Ulrika Hjort af Ornäs (6 January 1767 – 11 January 1837) was a Swedish noblewoman and the victim of a murder case which was famous in contemporary

Theodor Vilhelm Ankarcrona was a Gentleman of the Bedchamber of the King of Sweden. He married firstly Charlotta, Baroness Sture, and had at least three

Joachim von Düben the Younger (Swedish: Joachim von Düben den yngre; 21 October 1708 – 27 January 1786) was a Swedish statesman and riksråd. Born in Stockholm

Kristina Bengtsdotter Königsmarck (died 1485) was a Swedish noblewoman and landowner. She was born to Bengt Königsmark (died circa 1431), governor of Kalmar

Helena Guttormsdotter, fl 1205, was a Swedish noble and landholder, known as the royal mistress of Valdemar II of Denmark. Helena was the daughter of a

Reinhold Adolphe Louis Stackelberg (30 June 1822 – 22 January 1871) was a Swedish count (greve), estate owner, and metalworking plant owner as well as

Claës Efraim Günther (29 or 30 December 1799 – 23 July 1861) was a Swedish politician and jurist who served as Prime Minister for Justice between 1856

Catharina Ebba Horn af Åminne, (27 May 1720 – 12 September 1781 in Jakobsberg), was a Swedish noble and the second official royal mistress of King Frederick

Bengt von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn][check vowel length]; 17 June 1747 – 10 November 1826), was a Swedish ironmaster and hovjunkare

Sven Ranck (1616–1684) was a Swedish statesman. Between 1678 and 1684, he served as the Governor of Halland County. He was the owner from 1674 to 1731

Anna Maria Clodt (died 1708), was a Swedish courtier. She served as a Danish agent at the Swedish Royal Court and was widely reputed and consulted by supplicants

Matilda Kristina von Schwerin née Hagberg (1818 – 1892) was a Swedish countess and landowner. She was a central figure in two great scandals in 19th-century

Fredrika Charlotte "Lolotte" Forssberg (1766–1840) was a Swedish noble and lady-in-waiting, later countess Stenbock. She was one of the most talked about

Catherine of Pfalz-Zweibrücken (10 December 1661 – 27 May 1720), was the daughter of Adolph John I, Count Palatine of Kleeburg and Countess Elsa Elisabeth

Virginia Charlotta "Charlotte" Manderström, née Duwall (1748–1816), was a Swedish lady in waiting and noble. She was the lady in waiting and favorite of

Fredrik August Lidströmer (1787–1856) was the son of Jonas Lidströmer. He was a Swedish architect, artist and marine officer, as well as Stockholm's city

Catherine (fl. 1245–1289) was Princess consort of Anhalt-Zerbst by marriage to Siegfried I, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (c. 1230 – 1298), regent to Principality

Ludvig af Ugglas (11 August 1814 – 23 March 1880) was a Swedish politician and member of the upper house of the Parliament of Sweden. Ludvig af Ugglas

she was widowed. In 1648, she was acknowledged as a member of the Swedish nobility despite her crime by the royal government in Sweden. She did not return

Malcolm Sinclair (1690 – 17 June 1739) was a Swedish officer, nobleman and envoy who was murdered by two Russian officers on his way home from the Ottoman

Höffern, von Höffer or von Hoeffer (fl. 1722), was a German noblewoman and fortune teller. She became famous in Sweden during the first half of the 18th

Nils Gabriel Djurklou KVO1kl (24 July 1829 – 31 March 1904) was a Swedish writer, archeologist, chamberlain and ethnologist. Djurklou was born in Norrbyås

Gregor Iwan Alexis Feodor Aminoff (4 April 1897 – 26 April 1977) was a Swedish diplomat and chamberlain. Aminoff was born on 4 April 1897 in Stockholm

Nils Blake (fl. 12th century) was a Scandinavian, probably Swedish nobleman. Although his life is not known in any detail, he had a dynastic importance

Finstaätten was a franklin class family from Uppland, named after a farm named Finsta. The family has no real family name, and it was formerly sometimes

Matthias Palbitzki (23 December 1623, 20 October 1677 in Julita, Södermanland) was a Swedish diplomat and art-connoisseur. His diplomatic skills were highly

Hedvig "Hedda" Catharina Piper née Ekeblad (1746–1812) was a Swedish courtier; överhovmästarinna (Mistress of the Robes) to the queen of Sweden, Frederica

Helena Maria Ehrenstråhle (1760–1800) was a Swedish noblewoman and poet. She was the daughter of noble colonel Hans Ehrenstråhle and Maria Elisabeth Uggla

Ida Henningsdotter Königsmarck (died 1450), was a Swedish noble and fief-holder, known for her legendary defense of Kastelholm Castle on Åland in Swedish

Ebba Birgitta von Otter (born 7 January 1939) is a Swedish journalist, author and debater. Von Otter was born during her parents' stay in Budapest, Hungary

Christina Eleonora Drakenhielm (1649–1712), was a Swedish noble and convert. Her conversion to Catholicism in 1664 was a scandal in contemporary Sweden

Ulrika "Ulla" Sofia De Geer (née Sprengtporten; 20 August 1793 – 22 September 1869 in Stockholm) was a politically influential Swedish countess and salon

Berndt Robert Gustaf Stackelberg (12 January 1784 in Turku County, Finland – 10 November 1845 in Stockholm, Sweden) was a Swedish military officer and

official and riksråd. He was one of the more prominent leaders of the Swedish nobility in their power struggle against royal authority during the 16th-century

Ingeborg Walberg (née von Düben; 6 December 1862 – 17 March 1943) was a Swedish missionary to South Africa. Ingeborg Walberg was born a baroness (Swedish:

Ulrica "Ulla" Elisabeth von Liewen (24 February 1747, in Stockholm – 16 May 1775, in Uppsala), was a Swedish courtier and baroness. She was at one point

Ebba Larsdotter Sparre (1626 – 19 March 1662) was a Swedish lady-in-waiting, noblewoman and favourite of Queen Christina of Sweden. The intimate nature

Hans Boije af Gennäs (died 1 January 1573) was a Finnish-born Swedish commander for the fortification at Weissenstein in present-day Paide in Estonia,

Abraham Brodersson (ca. 1350 – 27 August 1410) was a Scandinavian statesman and military commander who lived in the 14th and early 15th century. He was

Henrik Teofilus Scheffer (December 28, 1710 – August 10, 1759) was a Swedish chemist notable for his contribution to the discovery of platinum. He was

Joachim von Düben the Elder (Swedish: Joachim von Düben den äldre; 22 August 1671 – 30 November 1730) was a Swedish statesman, riksråd and hovkansler.

Charlotta "Charlotte" du Riez or Du Rietz (née De Geer, 1744–1820) was a Swedish baroness, known as a love object of King Gustav III. It is unknown whether

Gustaf Brahe (8 March 1558 – 10 January 1615) was a Swedish riksråd and a Polish Field marshal. Gustaf Brahe was the son of Per Brahe the Elder and Beata

Gustaf Henrik Wilhelm Gyllenram (1814-1890) was a Swedish military general, politician, and civil servant. He was the father of Henric Fredric Gyllenram

Cecilia Ulvsdotter (died 12 March 1399), was a Swedish noblewoman. She was born as the youngest child of Bridget of Sweden and Ulf Gudmarsson. In the legend

Arvid Gustavsson, Lord of Vik (died c. 1379/1380) was a medieval Swedish magnate and justiciar of Finland. His principal seat was his manor of Vik in Balingsta

Anders von Düben the Younger (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈânːdɛʂ fɔn dy:ʹbən]; 28 August 1673 – 23 August 1738) was a Swedish composer, Kapellmeister and

General Gustaf Fredrik Oskar Uggla (22 January 1846 – 7 January 1924) was a senior Swedish Army officer. Uggla had a distinguished military career in Sweden

Kerstin Gabrielsdotter, born around 1529, died around 1590, was a Swedish noblewoman who was accused of murdering Johan III 's illegitimate daughter Lucretia

Sophia Amalia Marschalk, also called Anna Marschalk, was a Danish noble and courtier. She was the favorite of the queen of Sweden, Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark

Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack (18 September 1792 – 24 October 1863) was a Swedish officer. Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack was born on 18 September

Hedvig Ulrika Taube (31 October 1714 – 11 February 1744), also Countess von Hessenstein, was a Swedish courtier and countess, a countess of the Holy Roman

Johan Cedercrantz (originally Malmenius) (23 July 1646 – 23 December 1699) was a Swedish nobleman and official. He was born in Strängnäs in 1646. Cedercrantz's

Helga Davida Fägerskiöld (30 September 1871 – 25 September 1958) was a Swedish baroness, and an accused in a famous Swedish murder trial and cause célèbre:

on a wall of the Great Hall in Riddarhuset, the assembly house of Swedish nobility in Stockholm's inner city, Gamla Stan. In 1905, Hedin was admitted

castle. Between the 14th and 17th centuries, various families from the Swedish nobility owned the castle. The original wooden building was destroyed in 1719