Hedwig of Holstein
Hedwig of Holstein or Helvig(Swedish: Helvig, German: Helwig) (c. 1259 – c. 1325) was Queen of Sweden as the consort of King Magnus III Barnlock. Her parents were Gerhard I, Count of Holstein-Itzehoe (died 1290) and Elisabeth of Mecklenburg (died 1280).
| Hedwig of Holstein | |
|---|---|
Queen Hedwig on a seal | |
| Queen consort of Sweden | |
| Tenure | 1276–1290 |
| Coronation | 29 June 1281 |
| Born | c. 1259 |
| Died | c. 1325 (age c. 65-66) |
| Burial | Riddarholm Church |
| Spouse | Magnus III of Sweden |
| Issue | Ingeborg, Queen of Denmark Birger, King of Sweden Eric, Duke of Sudermannia Valdemar, Duke of Finland Richeza Magnusdotter |
| House | House of Schauenburg |
| Father | Gerhard I, Count of Holstein-Itzehoe |
| Mother | Elisabeth of Mecklenburg |
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