Bengt Jönsson (Oxenstierna) 1390 – 1450

Biography

Bengt Jönsson (Oxenstierna) was a Swedish noble who lived during a transformative period in medieval Scandinavia. Born on January 1, 1390, he came of age during the reign of King Erik of Pomerania and witnessed the political developments that would shape the Nordic region for generations to come. As a member of the prominent Oxenstierna family, one of Sweden’s most influential noble lineages, Bengt represented the aristocratic class that wielded considerable power and responsibility in the kingdom.

Throughout his sixty years of life, Bengt Jönsson maintained his family’s standing and legacy within Swedish nobility. The Oxenstierna name would become synonymous with Swedish governance and influence in the centuries following his lifetime. On January 1, 1450—marking exactly sixty years from his birth—Bengt Jönsson (Oxenstierna) passed away, his life spanning the entire first half of the fifteenth century.

Bengt was laid to rest at Uppsala Cathedral, one of Sweden’s most significant religious sites, reflecting both his family’s prominence and the esteem in which he was held. His burial in this sacred location ensured that his memory would endure within the spiritual heart of Sweden, a testament to the Oxenstierna family’s enduring influence in Swedish history.