Country Sweden County Västra Götaland County Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 15,591 (31 Dec 2010) Team Mariestad BoIS HC | Province Västergötland Municipality Mariestad Municipality Area 10.97 km² Local time Sunday 11:45 PM | |
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Weather -1°C, Wind S at 3 km/h, 80% Humidity | ||
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Mariestad is a locality and the seat of Mariestad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 15,591 inhabitants in 2010. It was until 1997 the capital of the former Skaraborg County and an episcopal see in the Church of Sweden between 1583 and 1646.
Contents
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- Map of Mariestad Sweden
- Beautiful but thin ice near mariestad at v nern in sweden
- History
- Diocese
- Notable natives
- Sports
- References
Map of Mariestad, Sweden
Beautiful but thin ice near mariestad at v nern in sweden
History
The city was founded in 1583 by Duke Charles, who later became King Charles IX of Sweden. The city is named after his wife Marie of Pfalz. The coat of arms for Mariestad, an ox stepping out of the water, is said to be what Marie of Pfalz saw by the bay of Tidan in Mariestad when she first arrived there.
Diocese
Mariestad is one of two Swedish cities with a cathedral without a bishop's seat, the other being Kalmar. For political reasons, the diocese of Mariestad was presided over by a superintendent rather than a bishop from 1583 until 1646, when the superintendent was moved to Karlstad and the diocese of Mariestad was absorbed by that of Skara.
Notable natives
Sports
The following sports clubs are located in Mariestad: