Torkel Knutsson

Swedish lord during the 13:th century
Person human Q373737
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Torkel Knutsson

Summary

Torkel Knutsson is a human[1]. Born in Earnaness[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1300[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on January 1, 1306[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Torkel Knutsson's place of birth was Earnaness[2].
  • Torkel Knutsson passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Torkel Knutsson was born on January 1, 1300[3].
  • Torkel Knutsson died on January 1, 1306[5].
  • Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[8].
  • Torkel Knutsson's father was Knut[9].
  • Torkel Knutsson's mother was N.N. Sigtryggsdotter[10].
  • A child of Torkel Knutsson was Kristina Torgilsdotter[11].
  • A child of Torkel Knutsson was Margareta Tyrgilsdotter of Aranäs[12].
  • Torkel Knutsson held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Swedish was Torkel Knutsson's native language[14].
  • Torkel Knutsson worked as a politician[6].
  • Torkel Knutsson held the position of regent[15].
  • Torkel Knutsson is recorded as male[16].
  • Torkel Knutsson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Torkel Knutsson's Commons category is recorded as Torgils Knutsson[18].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[19].
  • Torkel Knutsson's family name is recorded as Knutsson[20].
  • Torkel Knutsson's given name is recorded as Torkel[21].
  • Torkel Knutsson's work location is recorded as Stockholm[22].
  • Torkel Knutsson's work location is recorded as Vyborg[23].
  • Torkel Knutsson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Torkel Knutsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[25].
  • Torkel Knutsson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'Torgils Knutsson'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Torkel Knutsson's place of birth was Earnaness[2]. He was born on January 1, 1300[3]. His father was Knut[9]. His mother was N.N. Sigtryggsdotter[10]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Torkel Knutsson's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of regent[15].

Personal Life

Children include Kristina Torgilsdotter[11], b. 1250[27] and Margareta Tyrgilsdotter of Aranäs[12], 1285–1319[28].

Death and Burial

Torkel Knutsson died on January 1, 1306[5]. He died in Stockholm[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[19]. Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[8].

Why It Matters

Torkel Knutsson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Torkel Knutsson born?

Torkel Knutsson was born in Earnaness[2].

Where did Torkel Knutsson die?

Torkel Knutsson died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Torkel Knutsson's parents?

Torkel Knutsson's father was Knut[9]. Torkel Knutsson's mother was N.N. Sigtryggsdotter[10].

What did Torkel Knutsson do for work?

Torkel Knutsson worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Riddarholmskyrkan - inventories and graves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Kristina Torgilsdotter, Margareta Tyrgilsdotter of Aranäs
    Place of burial Riddarholm Church
    Family name Knutsson
    Cause of death decapitation
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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