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Cecilia Månsdotter

1476–1523

Born
1476, Lillkyrka
Country of birth
Sweden
Died
1523, Stockholm
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Facts and their sources

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  • Birth1476, LillkyrkaProbable1 source
  • Death1523, StockholmProbable1 source
  • UnionErik Johansson VasaConfirmed1 source

A life in time

  1. Born · Lillkyrka

    Birth, Lillkyrka

  2. Child born: Gustav I of Sweden

    Birth, Lindholmens

  3. Died · Stockholm

    Death, Stockholm

What was it like?

The world around Lillkyrka, 1476: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

In 1520, a pair of vadmal (homespun wool) shoes cost 2 öre, while a pair of red hose in 1461 was priced at 5 öre.

Known for

Cecilia Månsdotter Eka also called Cecilia of Eka, was a Swedish noblewoman. She was the spouse of Erik Johansson Vasa and mother of King Gustav I of Sweden.

Prices and wages

Cost of shoes and clothing items

In 1520, a pair of vadmal (homespun wool) shoes cost 2 öre, while a pair of red hose in 1461 was priced at 5 öre.

During their lifetime

  1. 1523

    Gustav Vasa elected King of Sweden

    King Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden on June 6, 1523, marking the end of the Kalmar Union.

Family

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Ancestors and children

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