COMPANIONS from Sweden

Top 10

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Swedish Companions of all time. This list of famous Swedish Companions is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Swedish Companions.

1. Ingrid of Sweden (1910 - 2000)

With an HPI of 72.63, Ingrid of Sweden is the most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 44 different languages on wikipedia.

Ingrid of Sweden (Ingrid Victoria Sofia Louisa Margareta; 28 March 1910 – 7 November 2000) was Queen of Denmark from 20 April 1947 to 14 January 1972 as the wife of King Frederik IX. Ingrid was born into the House of Bernadotte as the only daughter of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden (later King Gustaf VI Adolf) and his first wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. In 1935, she married Frederik, then Crown Prince of Denmark. The couple had three daughters: Margrethe, Benedikte, and Anne-Marie. In 1947, Frederik became king upon the death of his father, King Christian X, and Ingrid became queen consort. As queen, Ingrid reformed the traditions of Danish court life, abolished many old-fashioned customs at court and created a more relaxed atmosphere at official receptions. In 1972, Frederik died and was succeeded by his and Ingrid's eldest daughter, Margrethe II. Ingrid died in 2000.

2. Astrid of Sweden (1905 - 1935)

With an HPI of 68.73, Astrid of Sweden is the 2nd most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 46 different languages.

Astrid of Sweden (Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra; 17 November 1905 – 29 August 1935) was a member of the Swedish House of Bernadotte and later became Queen of the Belgians as the first wife of King Leopold III. Following her marriage to Leopold in November 1926, she assumed the title of Duchess of Brabant. Astrid held the position of Queen of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until her death in 1935. Known for her charitable efforts, she focused particularly on causes related to women and children. Astrid and Leopold had three children. Their daughter, Joséphine-Charlotte, later became the Grand Duchess Consort of Luxembourg, while their sons both ascended the throne as King of the Belgians. Their son King Albert II named his first daughter, Princess Astrid of Belgium, after his mother. Queen Astrid was the sister of Crown Princess Märtha of Norway (the wife of the future King Olav V).

3. Louise of Sweden (1851 - 1926)

With an HPI of 67.01, Louise of Sweden is the 3rd most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 41 different languages.

Louise of Sweden (Swedish: Lovisa Josefina Eugenia; 31 October 1851 – 20 March 1926) was Queen of Denmark from 1906 until 1912 as the wife of King Frederick VIII. Born into the House of Bernadotte, Louise was the only surviving child of King Charles XV of Sweden and Norway and his consort, Louise of the Netherlands. Although her father made several attempts to have her recognized as his heir, she was barred from the succession as at the time only males could ascend the throne of Sweden. In 1869, she married the future King Frederick VIII of Denmark, with whom she had eight children. Louise became queen of Denmark in 1906. As queen, she was mainly known for her many charity projects, an interest that she shared with her spouse. She did not care for ceremonial duties and public events, and lived a discreet life dedicated to her children and her interests in art, literature and charity. After a short tenure as queen, she was widowed in 1912. Louise was the mother of both King Christian X of Denmark and King Haakon VII of Norway.

4. Margaret Leijonhufvud (1516 - 1551)

With an HPI of 60.87, Margaret Leijonhufvud is the 4th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 29 different languages.

Margaret Leijonhufvud or Margareta Eriksdotter (1 January 1516 – 26 August 1551) was Queen of Sweden from 1536 to 1551 by marriage to King Gustav I. She played a political role as the advisor of, and the intermediary to, her spouse the King.

5. Karin Månsdotter (1550 - 1612)

With an HPI of 60.16, Karin Månsdotter is the 5th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 26 different languages.

Karin Månsdotter (in English Catherine; 6 November 1550 – 13 September 1612) was first the mistress and then the Queen of King Eric XIV of Sweden.

6. Gunilla Bielke (1568 - 1597)

With an HPI of 59.94, Gunilla Bielke is the 6th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 27 different languages.

Gunilla Bielke; Swedish: Gunilla Johansdotter Bielke af Åkerö (25 June 1568 – 19 July 1597) was Queen of Sweden as the second wife of King John III. Queen Gunilla is acknowledged to have acted as the political adviser to John III and to have influenced his religious policies in favour of Protestantism.

7. Catherine Stenbock (1535 - 1621)

With an HPI of 58.45, Catherine Stenbock is the 7th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 23 different languages.

Catherine Stenbock (Swedish: Katarina Gustavsdotter Stenbock; 22 July 1535 – 13 December 1621) was Queen of Sweden from 1552 to 1560 as the third and last wife of King Gustav I.

8. Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden (1277 - 1319)

With an HPI of 55.45, Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden is the 8th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 23 different languages.

Ingeborg Magnusdotter (1277 – 5 April or 15 August 1319) was Queen of Denmark by marriage to King Eric VI. She was the daughter of King Magnus Ladulås of Sweden and Helvig of Holstein.

9. Princess Elizabeth of Sweden (1549 - 1597)

With an HPI of 54.65, Princess Elizabeth of Sweden is the 9th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 18 different languages.

Princess Elizabeth of Sweden (also known as Elisabet Gustavsdotter Vasa; 5 April 1549 – 20 November 1597), was a Swedish princess, and a duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Gadebusch by marriage to Christopher, Duke of Mecklenburg-Gadebusch. She was a daughter of King Gustav I of Sweden and his second spouse, Queen Margaret.

10. Princess Amalia of Sweden (1805 - 1853)

With an HPI of 54.19, Princess Amalia of Sweden is the 10th most famous Swedish Companion.  Her biography has been translated into 17 different languages.

Princess Amalia of Sweden (Amalia Maria Charlotta; 22 February 1805 – 31 August 1853) was a Swedish princess, daughter of King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden and Frederica of Baden.