What does the name Södermanland mean?
Södermanland means "the Land of the Southern Men." The name was given by the people of Uppland to their neighbours living to the south of them, who were called södermännen.
Questions about Södermanland
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened at the Nyköping Banquet in Södermanland?
In 1317, King Birger invited both of his brothers to a banquet in Nyköping and had them murdered there. He did so to secure sole control of the crown and to avenge earlier wrongs he believed they had done to him.
Why is the 6th of June Sweden's national holiday and what is its connection to Södermanland?
The 6th of June is Sweden's national holiday because King Gustav Vasa was crowned on that date in 1523 in the cathedral at Strängnäs, a city in Södermanland. The date was later commemorated as the national holiday.
How many ancient remains have been found in Södermanland?
A total of 96,000 known ancient remains have been recorded in Södermanland, including grave fields, coins, and knives. The finds are especially prominent from the Neolithic period and the Nordic Bronze Age.
What is the population of Södermanland?
The population of Södermanland was 1,320,477 as of the 31st of December 2016. The majority live within Stockholm County, and the province is the most densely populated of Sweden's historical provinces at 160 people per square kilometre.
What is the Skåäng Runestone and why is it significant to Södermanland?
The Skåäng Runestone is the oldest of the approximately 300 Viking Age runestones remaining in Södermanland. It is dated to the late 6th century, making it one of the earliest such monuments in the province, which holds the second-largest concentration of Viking runestones in Sweden after Uppland.