Helen of Sweden (12th century)
Helen (Swedish: Helena or Elin - 1130s – fl. 1158), is the assumed name of a medieval Swedish princess and Danish queen, Queen consort of King Canute V of Denmark. The date of her birth is not known; her father was King Sverker I of Sweden and her mother has been assumed to be Sverker's first spouse, Queen Ulvhild.
Helen of Sweden | |
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Queen consort of Denmark | |
Tenure | 1156–1157 |
Born | 1130s Denmark |
Died | fl. 1158 Sweden |
Burial | Vreta Abbey |
Spouse | Canute V of Denmark |
Father | Sverker I of Sweden |
Mother | Ulvhild Håkansdotter |
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