Historical FigureFemale
Margareta Eriksdotter Leijonhufvud
1516 – 1551
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMargaret Leijonhufvud or Margareta Eriksdotter was Queen of Sweden from 1536 to 1551 by marriage to King Gustav I. She played a political role as the advisor and intermediary to her spouse.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1516
Gräfsnäs
Date of death
August 26, 1551
Överselö församling
Citizenship
Sweden
Occupations & fields
consort
- Field and occupation
- švédská královna
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