| Popis: |
The legacy of Margrete Valdemarsdaughter (1353–1412) is dominated by the impact of the unification of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark into the Kalmar Union (1397–1523/1814). This chapter explores how Margrete’s life is memorialised in Norwegian culture. By examining how Margrete is remembered by the Royal House of Norway, in educational resources, and popular literature this chapter is able to show how Norwegian memorialisation of Margrete has shifted from an active party contributing to the decline of Norway, to a feminist hero and role model for young Norwegians. The modern Norwegian memory of Margrete is a result of a combination of cultural trends aimed at re-claiming the past, first for the Norwegian nation and more recently for Norwegian women resulting in a complex memory of Margrete. |
