Valdemar

King of Sweden (1239–1302)
Person human Q357200
Valdemar
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Valdemar

Summary

Valdemar is a human[1]. He was born on 1243[2]. He died in Nyköping Castle[3]. He died on January 1, 1302[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Valdemar died in Nyköping Castle[3].
  • Valdemar was born on 1243[2].
  • Valdemar died on January 1, 1302[4].
  • Valdemar died on December 26, 1302[7].
  • Valdemar is buried at Riddarholm Church[8].
  • Valdemar's father was Birger Jarl[9].
  • Valdemar's mother was Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[10].
  • Among Valdemar's spouses was Sophia of Denmark[11].
  • A child of Valdemar was Ingeborg of Sweden[12].
  • A child of Valdemar was Marina Valdemarsdotter of Sweden[13].
  • A child of Valdemar was Richeza of Sweden, Queen of Poland[14].
  • A child of Valdemar was Katarina Valdemarsdotter of Sweden[15].
  • A child of Valdemar was Margareta Valdemarsdotter av Sverige[16].
  • A child of Valdemar was Erik Valdemarsson[17].
  • Valdemar held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Valdemar worked as a politician[5].
  • Valdemar held the position of Monarch of Sweden[19].
  • Valdemar is recorded as male[20].
  • Valdemar's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Valdemar's family is recorded as House of Bjelbo[22].
  • Valdemar's Commons category is recorded as Waldemar (Swedish king)[23].
  • Valdemar's given name is recorded as Waldemar[24].
  • Valdemar's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Valdemar's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Valdemar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Valdemar was born on 1243[2]. His father was Birger Jarl[9]. His mother was Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[10].

Career and Affiliations

Valdemar worked as a politician[5]. He held the position of Monarch of Sweden[19].

Personal Life

Among Valdemar's spouses was Sophia of Denmark[11]. Children include Ingeborg of Sweden[12], 1263–1292[28], of Sweden[29]; Marina Valdemarsdotter of Sweden[13], 1250–1285[30]; Richeza of Sweden, Queen of Poland[14], 1265–1289[31]; Katarina Valdemarsdotter of Sweden[15], 1250–1283[32]; Margareta Valdemarsdotter av Sverige[16], a nun[33], b. 1250[34], of Sweden[35]; and Erik Valdemarsson[17], a politician[36], 1272–1330[37], of Sweden[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1302[4] and December 26, 1302[7]. Valdemar passed away in Nyköping Castle[3]. He is buried at Riddarholm Church[8].

Why It Matters

Valdemar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where did Valdemar die?

Valdemar died in Nyköping Castle[3].

Who were Valdemar's parents?

Valdemar's father was Birger Jarl[9]. Valdemar's mother was Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[10].

Who was Valdemar married to?

Valdemar's spouses include Sophia of Denmark[11].

What did Valdemar do for work?

Valdemar worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Waldemar
    Occupation
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Family House of Bjelbo
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