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''[[Sweden|Sweden]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Sweden_Nobility|Nobility]]'' | ''[[Sweden Genealogy|Sweden]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Sweden_Nobility|Nobility]]'' | ||
Kings rewarded a person who performed a heroic deed, had a notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title. Because Sweden limited the growth of the noble class, only about two percent of Sweden's population were noblemen. There was not much division between upper and lower nobility. | Kings rewarded a person who performed a heroic deed, had a notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title. Because Sweden limited the growth of the noble class, only about two percent of Sweden's population were noblemen. There was not much division between upper and lower nobility. |
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