Dalarna

{{Audio|sv-Dalarna.ogg|Dalarna}} is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. It adjoins Härjedalen, Hälsingland, Gästrikland, Västmanland and Värmland. It is also bounded by Norway in the west.

Notable natives

• Jussi Björling, opera singer
• Nils Karlsson, "Mora-Nisse", skiier
• Gunnar Myrdal, politican
• Charlie Norman, pianist
• Björn Skifs, singer, actor
• Gunde Svan, skiier, "celebrity".
• Hans Werthén, CEO of Electrolux
• Anders Zorn, artist
• Gustaf de Laval (1845-1913), inventor and engineer

Dukes

Since 1772, Swedish Princes have been created Dukes of various provinces. This is solely a nominal title.

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• Prince August (1831-1873)
• Prince Carl Johan (from his birth in 1916 until his loss of succession rights in 1947)
• See also: List of Swedes