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Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden

1347 – 1377

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About Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden

Lived 1347 – 1377 (aged 29–30).

Richardis of Schwerin (; 1347 – April 23 or July 11, 1377) was Queen of Sweden as the consort of King Albert.

Life Richardis was the child of Otto I, Count of Schwerin (d. 1357) and Matilda of Mecklenburg-Werle (d. 1361) and the paternal niece of Richardis of Schwerin, Duchess of Schleswig, the wife of the former Valdemar III of Denmark. She was engaged to Albert of Mecklenburg, who was also to be king of Sweden.

In Wismar on 12 October 1352, the marriage contract was signed. It was not until 1365, however, that they were married in person and Richardis arrived in Sweden. She died in Stockholm and was buried in the Cloister Church at the Black Friars' Monastery.

Children Eric I, Duke of Mecklenburg (1365–1397); also called Duke Eric, heir to the throne of Sweden and Lord of Gotland. Richardis Catherine of Sweden (1370/1372-1400); married John of Görlitz

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Important facts

Born
1347, Schwerin
Birth century
Died
1377, Stockholm
Also known as
Richardis of Schwerin

Family & relationships

Spouse
Albert, King of Sweden
Child
Eric I, Duke of Mecklenburg
Child
Richardis Catherine of Sweden
Parent
Otto I, Count of Schwerin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden?

Queen of Sweden

When was Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden born?

Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden was born in 1347 in Schwerin.

When did Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden die?

Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden died in 1377 in Stockholm.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden

· Wikidata: Q64214

· DBpedia: Richardis of Schwerin, Queen of Sweden

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