Bridget of Sweden

Swedish nun, mystic, and saint (c.1303–1373)
Person human Q204996
Bridget of Sweden
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Bridget of Sweden

Summary

Bridget of Sweden is a human[1]. Born in Finsta[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1303[3]. She passed away in Rome[4]. She died on July 23, 1373[5]. She worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], politician[8], theologian[9], and memoirist[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Bridget of Sweden's place of birth was Finsta[2].
  • Bridget of Sweden died in Rome[4].
  • Bridget of Sweden was born on January 1, 1303[3].
  • Bridget of Sweden died on July 23, 1373[5].
  • Burial took place at Vadstena Abbey[12].
  • Bridget of Sweden's father was Birger Persson[13].
  • Bridget of Sweden's mother was Ingeborg Bengtsdotter[14].
  • Among Bridget of Sweden's spouses was Ulf Gudmarsson[15].
  • A child of Bridget of Sweden was Märta Ulfsdotter[16].
  • A child of Bridget of Sweden was Karl Ulfsson[17].
  • A child of Bridget of Sweden was Birger Ulfsson[18].
  • A child of Bridget of Sweden was Catherine of Vadstena[19].
  • A child of Bridget of Sweden was Q131862757[20].
  • A child of Bridget of Sweden was Q131862845[21].
  • Bridget of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[22].
  • Swedish was Bridget of Sweden's native language[23].
  • Bridget of Sweden's professions included writer[6].
  • Bridget of Sweden worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Bridget of Sweden worked as a politician[8].
  • Bridget of Sweden's professions included theologian[9].
  • Bridget of Sweden's professions included memoirist[10].
  • Bridget of Sweden worked as a mystic[24].
  • Bridget of Sweden's field of work was religion[25].
  • Bridget of Sweden's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Bridget of Sweden is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Finsta[2], Bridget of Sweden… she was born on January 1, 1303[3]. Her father was Birger Persson[13]. Her mother was Ingeborg Bengtsdotter[14]. Swedish was her native language[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], politician[8], theologian[9], memoirist[10], and mystic[24]. Bridget of Sweden's field of work was religion[25].

Personal Life

Bridget of Sweden was married to Ulf Gudmarsson[15]. Children include Märta Ulfsdotter[16], a lady-in-waiting[28], 1319–1371[29], of Sweden[30]; Karl Ulfsson[17], 1325–1372[31], of Sweden[32]; Birger Ulfsson[18], a politician[33], 1350–1391[34], of Sweden[35]; Catherine of Vadstena[19], a philosopher[36], 1331–1381[37], of Sweden[38], specialised in church‘s ministry[39]; Q131862757[20], 1300–1349[40], of Sweden[41]; and Q131862845[21], b. 1300[42], of Sweden[43]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Bridget of Sweden died on July 23, 1373[5]. She passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Vadstena Abbey[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bridget of Sweden include Lemland church[44], a church building[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1200[47]; Santa Brigida[48], a church building[49], in Italy[50]; St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church[51], a church building[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1966[54]; Church of Saint Bridget[55], a church building[56], in Sweden[57]; Saint Birgitta's chapel[58], a chapel[59], in Sweden[60]; Santa Brigida, Naples[61], a church building[62], in Italy[63], founded in 1610[64]; and Saint Bridget Church[65], a church building[66], in Poland[67], founded in 1700[68].

Why It Matters

Bridget of Sweden has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Entities named for her include Lemland church[44], a church building[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1200[47]; Santa Brigida[48], a church building[49], in Italy[50]; St. Bridget and Blessed Hemming Church[51], a church building[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1966[54]; Church of Saint Bridget[55], a church building[56], in Sweden[57]; Saint Birgitta's chapel[58], a chapel[59], in Sweden[60]; and Santa Brigida, Naples[61], a church building[62], in Italy[63], founded in 1610[64].

FAQs

Where was Bridget of Sweden born?

Bridget of Sweden was born in Finsta[2].

Where did Bridget of Sweden die?

Bridget of Sweden passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Bridget of Sweden's parents?

Bridget of Sweden's father was Birger Persson[13]. Bridget of Sweden's mother was Ingeborg Bengtsdotter[14].

Who was Bridget of Sweden married to?

Bridget of Sweden's spouses include Ulf Gudmarsson[15].

What did Bridget of Sweden do for work?

Bridget of Sweden worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], politician[8], theologian[9], and memoirist[10].

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  20. [10] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
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  22. [12] . Q61765471. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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