In modern Swedish, Folkung has two meanings, which appear to be opposites: The medieval "House of Bjelbo" in Sweden, which produced several Swedish statesmen...

The House of Bjälbo, also known as the House of Folkung (Swedish: Bjälboätten or Folkungaätten), was a Swedish family that produced several medieval Swedish...

The Third Folkung Uprising (Swedish: Tredje Folkungaupproret; 1278-1280) was the last uprising known for the political power of the Folkungs. The insurgents...

The Second Folkung Uprising (Swedish: Andra Folkungaupproret, Danish: Andet Folkungsoprør, German: Zweiter Folkung-Aufstand; 1251) was a revolt performed...

nun for the rest of her life, being offered the post of Abbess by the Folkung clan. Arn meets her as she is just about to enter the convent, and they...

until his own death in 1250. At first, he reconciled with the Folkung Party. The Folkung Ulf Fase, who had been Jarl of the realm under Canute II, continued...

Republic and Karelians Novgorodian victory. First Folkung Uprising (1247) Location: Sweden Sweden Folkung Victory of the Swedish king Second Swedish Crusade...

for the Swedish throne. Both father and son were members of the House of Folkung. He is often identified with Knut Holmgersson, a relative of King Eric...

Battle of Sparrsätra fought with Folkung forces led by pretender Holmger Knutsson, son of King Canute II. The Folkungs lost the battle and were unable...

wanted to keep the old tribal structure, the folkung party, and the king, who was assisted by the church. Folkungs, who were mainly from Uppland, stoutly resisted...