Richeza of Sweden, Duchess of Poland

Rikissa Valdemarsdotter of Sweden, (born before 1273 - dead before 1293), was a Polish Queen Consort, spouse of King Przemysł II of Poland. In Poland, she was called Ryksa Waldemarówna or Ryksa Szwedzka.

Born to King Valdemar of Sweden and Sophia of Denmark. The year of her birth is not known, but in 1273, there were negotiations regarding a marriage to the count of Brunswick. In 1275, her father was deposed. Rikissa was married to Przemysł by proxy in the Nyköping cathedral 11 October 1285. Their marriage is traditionally described as happy. In 1290, her spouse became King, and Rikissa became Queen of Poland. The year of her death is not known, but in 1293, Przemysł gave the order that his grave should be placed next to hers in the cathedral of Poznan.

Issue

• Elisabeth Richeza of Poland

References

• Michał Haykowski, Szwedzkimi śladami w Polsce (6) - Szwedzka królewna na poznańskim tronie
• http://runeberg.org/display.pl?mode=facsimile&work=nfam&page=0569