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- Stockholm's historical records date back to the mid-13th century, although Viking settlements once thrived in the ancient city of Birka. To establish a fortified core for safeguarding Sweden from foreign threats, King Birger Jarl founded Stockholm in 1252, particularly in what is now known as Gamla Stan, or Old Town.
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Stockholm's historical records date back to the mid-13th century, although Viking settlements once thrived in the ancient city of Birka. To establish a fortified core for safeguarding Sweden from foreign threats, King Birger Jarl founded Stockholm in 1252, particularly in what is now known as Gamla Stan, or Old Town.
Origin. According to the Chronicle of Eric, written in the 1320s, Stockholm was founded by Birger Jarl around 1250 as a lock to the Lake Mälaren region ( laas fore then sio, "lock before that lake") in order to prevent pirates from reaching the seven cities and nineteen parishes around it.
The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. The city serves as the county seat of Stockholm County . Stockholm is the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of Sweden.
When was Sweden founded? Sweden formed the Kalmar Union with Denmark and Norway in 1397 but broke off and elected their own Swedish king in 1523. In fact, the Swedes celebrate their National Day on 6 June every year in honour of the crowning of King Gustav Vasa.
Stockholm’s history dates back to the 8th century when it was founded by the Vikings. During this time, the city was a major trading hub and was known as “Alfheim” or “the home of elves”. As the city grew, it became an important center of power and influence in the region.
Gustav Vasa quickly established an organised infrastructure, allowing Stockholm to evolve into one of Europe's top powers. The population of the city grew dramatically and in 1634, Stockholm was named as Sweden's official capital.
Stockholm’s earliest years are unclear but according to the Eric Chronicles, it was founded by Birger Jarl to protect Sweden from invasion. The earliest mention of its name dates back to the middle of the 13th century, by which time it had become the largest city in Sweden.
