Helena of Sweden

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Helena (or Elin) Sverkersdotter of Sweden, (1130s-d. after 1157), was a medieval Swedish princess and Danish queen, Queen consort of King Canute V of Denmark.

[edit] Biography

Helena, or Elin as she was also called, was born daughter of King Sverker I of Sweden. The date of her birth is not known, neither is her mother; it could be Sverker's first wife, or Queen Ulvhild.

In 1156, she left Sweden and was married to king Canute V of Denmark. In 1157, Canute was murdered, and Helena returned to Sweden, where she entered Vreta Abbey.

[edit] References

• Lars O. Lagerqvist (1982). "Sverige och dess regenter under 1.000 år",("Sweden and it's regents under a 1000 years"). (in Swedish). Albert Bonniers Förlag AB. ISBN 91-0-075007-7. 

Helena of Sweden Born: 1130s Died: after 1157
Preceded by Adela of Meissen (Queen consort)	Royal Consort of Denmark (Queen consort) 1156 - 1157	Succeeded by Sofia of Minsk (Queen consort)