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1 day ago · Relations improved only after the Treaty of Lödöse in 1249, which was forged by the newly empowered Birger Jarl. Before the treaty, Norway remained an ally of the folkungs, giving them refuge and providing men and arms. In this situation, it seems unlikely that Sweden could have been able to organize a major expedition against Novgorod.
- 15 July 1240
- Neva River, Russia
- Novgorodian victory
The antagonists in long run were finally the House of Sverker in Östergötland and the House of Eric in Västergötland and Uppland (Saint Eric was killed and buried in the latter province, others in the dynasty were buried in Varnhem Abbey in the former province as later also Birger Jarl was, a relative to the dynasty), which alternated on ...
Mechthild (1225–1288), married firstly in 1237 Abel of Denmark, Duke of Schleswig and later King of Denmark (this marriage provided the basis for later claims by the Schauenburgers on the Duchy of Schleswig); and secondly Birger Jarl, Regent of Sweden; John I, Count of Holstein-Kiel (1229–1263) Gerhard I, Count of Holstein-Itzehoe (1232–1290)
- Adelheid of Querfurt
- House of Schauenburg
1 day ago · Birger, born c. 1280, King of Sweden. Eric, born c. 1282, Duke of Södermanland in 1302 and Halland etc. c. 1305. Died of starvation 1318 at Nyköping Castle while imprisoned by his brother, King Birger. Valdemar, Duke of Finland in 1302 and Öland 1310. Died of starvation 1318 at Nyköping Castle while imprisoned by his brother King Birger.
- Elisabeth of Mecklenburg
- House of Schauenburg
3 hours ago · Die Liste der schwedischen Meister im Skilanglauf listet alle Sieger im Skilanglauf bei den schwedischen ... Birger Åström Assar Rönnlund ... Jarl Svensson Erik ...
