Inge The Elder - Family

Family

King Inge was married to Helena. Together with Helena, Inge founded the monastery of Vreta. Inge's son, Ragnvald, died before he could succeed his father on the throne. Inge was succeeded by his two nephews Philip Halstensson and Inge the Younger, who were the sons of his elder brother Halsten Stenkilsson.

King Inge and Helena were the parents of four children:

  • Christina, married Grand Duke Mstislav I of Kiev
  • Ragnvald, father of Ingrid Ragnvaldsdotter. It has been suggested by historian Sven Tunberg that this Ragnvald is identical with Ragnvald Knaphövde.
  • Margaret Fredkulla, married King Magnus Barefoot of Norway, and later King Niels of Denmark
  • Katarina, married Danish Prince Björn Ironside Haraldsson

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