Västergötland
Västergötland ranks 3,073rd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Mortsel, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, and Santiago de los Caballeros. Memorable people born in Västergötland include Eric IX of Sweden, Lennart Torstensson, and Stenkil. Memorable people who died in Västergötland include Birger Jarl. Västergötland has been the birth place of many politicians and religious figures and the death place of many politicians. Västergötland is located in Sweden.
Västergötland, also known as West Gothland or the Latinized version Westrogothia in older literature, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden, situated in the southwest of Sweden. Read more on Wikipedia
Between 901 and 1603, Västergötland was the birth place of 5 globally memorable people, including Eric IX of Sweden, Lennart Torstensson, and Stenkil. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Västergötland including Birger Jarl.
People Born in Västergötland
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Eric IX of Sweden
1120 - 1160
HPI: 66.60
Rank: 1
Lennart Torstensson
1603 - 1651
HPI: 62.90
Rank: 2
Stenkil
1030 - 1066
HPI: 60.39
Rank: 3
Catherine Stenbock
1535 - 1621
HPI: 56.97
Rank: 4
Rogvolod
901 - 978
HPI: 54.51
Rank: 5
People Deceased in Västergötland
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Most individuals born in present day Västergötland were politicians (2), religious figures (1), engineers (1), and companions (1), while most who died were politicians (1).
