House of Bjelbo
Extinct southern Swedish noble family / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The House of Bjelbo[lower-alpha 1] (Swedish: Bjälboätten), also known as the House of Folkung[lower-alpha 2] (Folkungaätten), was an Ostrogothian Swedish family that provided several medieval Swedish bishops, jarls and kings.[2] It also provided three kings of Norway and one king of Denmark in the 14th century.
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House of Bjelbo Bjälboätten House of Folkung | |
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Scandinavian royal house | |
Country | Kingdom of Sweden Kingdom of Norway Kingdom of Denmark |
Founded | 12th century (12th century) |
Founder | Folke the Fat[1] |
Current head | None; extinct |
Final ruler | Olaf II of Denmark |
Titles | |
Dissolution | between 1388 and 1396 |
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