Person
Ulrika Eleonora
- Events
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Years
- 1718–1719
Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ulrika Eleonora, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.
Events and episodes
Succession of Ulrika Eleonora
1718–1719Role: Queen regnant of Sweden
- Claim to the Throne
Ulrika Eleonora received news of her brother's death on 5 December 1718 and claimed the Swedish throne based on proximity of blood.
- Constitutional Negotiations
Ulrika Eleonora agreed to abolish absolute monarchy and the right to inherit the throne to secure her position against her nephew.
- Election and Coronation
Ulrika Eleonora was elected queen in January 1719, signed the Instrument of Government in February, and was crowned in March.
- Claim to the Throne
Sources
- Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13