knut holmgersson
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Sveriges eget Game of Thrones, del II
Men tillbaka till Knut. Hans regeringsperiod blev relativt lugn, mycket på grund av att de som motsatt sig hans roll som kung och ansett att de var bättre skickade att styra riket antingen var döda eller drivna i landsflykt. Under sin regeringsperiod så… Continue reading
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Sweden’s own Game of Thrones, part II
But returning to Knut: his reign was relatively peaceful, largely because those who had opposed his kingship—believing themselves better suited to rule the realm—were either dead or in exile. During his reign, he resumed the minting of coins that had… Continue reading
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Birger jarl – founder of a nation
Birger jarl is a name that most Swedes recognise; even if it’s the only thing you know about Swedish history, you likely know this: there once was a man called Birger jarl. Except he wasn’t—that was his title, akin to… Continue reading
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Birger jarl – nationsbyggare
Birger jarl är ett namn de allra flesta svenskar känner till, även om det också är det enda man kanske kan om svensk historia så vet man i alla fall det: att det en gång fanns en man som hette… Continue reading
