Hedwig of Holstein

Swedish queen consort
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Hedwig of Holstein

Summary

Hedwig of Holstein is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Itzehoe[2]. She was born on January 1, 1260[3]. She passed away in Västmanland[4]. She died on January 1, 1324[5]. She worked as a consort[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hedwig of Holstein's place of birth was Itzehoe[2].
  • Hedwig of Holstein died in Västmanland[4].
  • Hedwig of Holstein was born on January 1, 1260[3].
  • Hedwig of Holstein died on January 1, 1324[5].
  • Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[8].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's father was Gerhard I, Count of Holstein-Itzehoe[9].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's mother was Elisabeth of Mecklenburg[10].
  • Among Hedwig of Holstein's spouses was Magnus III of Sweden[11].
  • A child of Hedwig of Holstein was Birger, King of Sweden[12].
  • A child of Hedwig of Holstein was Eric Magnusson[13].
  • A child of Hedwig of Holstein was Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden[14].
  • A child of Hedwig of Holstein was Valdemar[15].
  • Hedwig of Holstein held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Hedwig of Holstein worked as a consort[6].
  • Hedwig of Holstein held the position of queen consort[17].
  • Hedwig of Holstein held the position of regent[18].
  • Hedwig of Holstein is recorded as female[19].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's noble title is recorded as queen consort[21].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's Commons category is recorded as Hedwig of Holstein[22].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's given name is recorded as Helvig[23].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's depicted by is recorded as Helvig drottning av Sverige prinsessa av Holstein[24].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[25].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's sibling is recorded as Adolph VI, Count of Holstein-Schauenburg[26].
  • Hedwig of Holstein's sibling is recorded as Henry I, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Itzehoe[2], Hedwig of Holstein… she was born on January 1, 1260[3]. Her father was Gerhard I, Count of Holstein-Itzehoe[9]. Her mother was Elisabeth of Mecklenburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Hedwig of Holstein worked as a consort[6]. Positions held include queen consort[17], a noble title[28] and regent[18], a title of authority[29].

Personal Life

Among Hedwig of Holstein's spouses was Magnus III of Sweden[11]. Children include Birger, King of Sweden[12], 1280–1321[30], of Sweden[31]; Eric Magnusson[13], an aristocrat[32], 1282–1318[33], of Sweden[34]; Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden[14], a consort[35], 1277–1319[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37]; and Valdemar[15], 1285–1318[38], of Sweden[39].

Death and Burial

Hedwig of Holstein died on January 1, 1324[5]. She passed away in Västmanland[4]. She is buried at Riddarholm Church[8].

Why It Matters

Hedwig of Holstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Hedwig of Holstein born?

Hedwig of Holstein was born in Itzehoe[2].

Where did Hedwig of Holstein die?

Hedwig of Holstein died in Västmanland[4].

Who were Hedwig of Holstein's parents?

Hedwig of Holstein's father was Gerhard I, Count of Holstein-Itzehoe[9]. Hedwig of Holstein's mother was Elisabeth of Mecklenburg[10].

Who was Hedwig of Holstein married to?

Hedwig of Holstein's spouses include Magnus III of Sweden[11].

What did Hedwig of Holstein do for work?

Hedwig of Holstein worked as consort[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Riddarholmskyrkan - inventories and graves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Sweden
    Mother Elisabeth of Mecklenburg
    Sibling Adolph VI, Count of Holstein-Schauenburg, Henry I, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg, Gerhard II, Count of Holstein-Plön +1
    Place of death Västmanland
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