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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.
Jun 8, 2018 · Under Gustav I Vasa (ruled 1523 – 1560), Stockholm began to change from a self-governing town to Hans N å des stad (the city of His Grace, the king) and became the seat of royal authority. Stockholm's development since then has always been linked to the state.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Stockholm, Sweden . Pre-history. 750–790: The trade centre Birka is established on Lake Mälaren (then part of the Baltic Sea) not far from Stockholm. [2] c. 975: Birka is abandoned. [2] c. 1000: Sigtuna emerges as the city dominating the Lake Mälaren region. [2]
Birger Jarl. Nearly every source credits Birger Jarl, Sweden's leading chieftain in the 13th century, for setting up a village at the outlet of Lake Mälaren, in order to better defend his people. This puts the start of Stockholm history at 1252 according to two documents, and within a century the city was the largest and most important in Sweden.
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.
• Stockholm established the world’s first national urban park in 1995 when it unveiled the Royal National City Park. • Founded in 1891, the Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum. Sweden’s capital – a Nordic vision of waterways, parks and spire-filled skylines – is justifiably renowned as one of the most handsome cities in Europe.
