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1657 In Sweden
Events from the year 1657 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles X Gustav Events * June 1 – Dano-Swedish War (1657–1658): King Frederick III of Denmark signs a manifesto ''de facto'' declaring war on Sweden. * 8 July - Battle of Walk * 17 August - Battle of Dirschau * The Stockholms Banco is founded. * Births * - Ebba Maria De la Gardie, poet and singer (died 1697) * * * * * Deaths * 7 September - Arvid Wittenberg, count, field marshal and privy councillor (born 1606) * Gustav Horn, Count of Pori, politician (born 1592) * Anders Eriksson Hästehufvud, officer (born 1577) * 5 December - Johan Oxenstierna, politician (born 1611) * Stormor i Dalom, vicars wife and local profile (born 1594) References Years of the 17th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridgetunnel across the Öresund. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country, the third-largest country in the European Union, and the fifth-largest country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a total population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of , with around 87% of Swedes residing in urban areas in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden has a nature dominated by forests and a large amount of lakes, including some of the largest in Europe. Many long rivers run from the Scandes range through the landscape, primarily ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1606 In Sweden
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Events from the year 1606 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles IX Events * March - The Riksdag of the Estates is summoned to Örebro. The main topic is the claim to the Swedish throne from the Polish monarch Sigismund III Vasa and the counter reformation which his accession is feared to signify. * - Foundation of the city of Vaasa in Finland. * - Prince John is appointed Duke of Östergötland.Johan, hertig af Östergötland", Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon (1906) I:550. Births * - Erik Gabrielsson Emporagrius, professor and bishop (born 1674) * - Arvid Wittenberg, count, field marshal and privy councillor (died 1657) * * * Deaths * * References Years of the 17th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1657 In Sweden
Events from the year 1657 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles X Gustav Events * June 1 – Dano-Swedish War (1657–1658): King Frederick III of Denmark signs a manifesto ''de facto'' declaring war on Sweden. * 8 July - Battle of Walk * 17 August - Battle of Dirschau * The Stockholms Banco is founded. * Births * - Ebba Maria De la Gardie, poet and singer (died 1697) * * * * * Deaths * 7 September - Arvid Wittenberg, count, field marshal and privy councillor (born 1606) * Gustav Horn, Count of Pori, politician (born 1592) * Anders Eriksson Hästehufvud, officer (born 1577) * 5 December - Johan Oxenstierna, politician (born 1611) * Stormor i Dalom, vicars wife and local profile (born 1594) References Years of the 17th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1594 In Sweden
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Events from the year 1594 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Sigismund Events * - John III is buried. * - Sigismund is crowned. * - Vadstena Abbey is given a new Catholic priest. * - Sigismund leaves for his other Kingdom, Poland, and appoints his uncle Duke Charles regent in his absence. * Births * 1 September - Torsten Stålhandske, officer (died 1644) * 9 December - Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, monarch (died 1632) * - Stormor i Dalom, vicar's wife and matriarch (died 1657) Deaths * * References Years of the 16th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stormor I Dalom
Margareta Hansdotter, also called ''Säbråzynthia'' (1594–1657), was a Swedish vicar's wife famous in history by the name Stormor i Dalom (The Great Mother of Dalom). She was given the name ''Stormor i Dalom'' during her own lifetime because of her good heart and charitable nature toward the poor, as well as for her many children. Life Stormor i Dalom was born to Johannes Laurentii, vicar of Säbrå parish in Ångermanland, and thereby the cousin of the mathematician Andreas Bureus and the sister of bishop Jacobus Johannis Zebrozynthius. In 1610, she married Elof Terserus (1554-1617), vicar of Leksand, and in 1618, she married the successor of her late spouse, Uno Troilus (1586-1654), through Widow Conservation. Stormor was known and loved for her great kindness: upon her death, a farmer alongside the road famously said: "Should I not cry, when the Great Mother in Dalom is dead?", a tribute to her favorable reputation of motherly goodness, which was mentioned in the sermo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1611 In Sweden
Events from the year 1611 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles IX, then Gustaf II Adolf Events * The Kalmar War begins. * March 2 – Kexholm is captured by Sweden. * Spring – A fortification is built at Nyen to blockade Nöteborg. * Early July – Jakob De la Gardie begins his siege on Novgorod. * July 8 – The third False Dimitrij takes Pskov. * July 12 – The Novgorod garrison makes a sortie against the Swedes, who get repulsed. * July 16 – During the night, the Swedes pretend to attack Novgorod, diverting the garrisons attention from the gate where they intend to make a breakthrough. The city itself is captured but the Novgorod Kremlin holds out. * July 17 – The Swedes capture the Novgorod Kremlin. * July 25 – A treaty is signed between the Swedes and the Novgorod garrison. * August – Evert Horn attempts to take Pskov. * August 27 – The Novgorodians send a letter to Charles IX, placing themselves under his protection and asking to be ruled by one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Oxenstierna
Johan Axelsson Oxenstierna af Södermöre (24 June 1611 – 5 December 1657) was a Count and a Swedish statesman. Biography The son of Lord High Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna, he was born in Stockholm. He completed his studies at Uppsala in 1633, and was sent by his father on a grand tour through France, the Netherlands and Great Britain. He served under his brother-in-law Count Gustav Horn af Björneborg in the Thirty Years' War from 1632, and was subsequently employed by his father in various diplomatic missions, though his instructions were always so precise and minute that he was little more than the executor of the Chancellor's wishes. He was one of the commissioners who signed the truce of 1635 with Poland ( Armistice of Stuhmsdorf or Treaty of Sztumska Wieś), and in 1639, much against his father's will, was made a Privy Councillor. Along with Salvius he represented Sweden at the great peace congress of Osnabrück, but as he received his instructions direct from his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1577 In Sweden
Events from the year 1577 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – John III Events * - The arrival of the Pope's ambassador Antonio Possevino to Sweden. * - The so-called '' Röda boken'' (The Read Book), a church service which establishes a compromise between Protestantism and Catholic, is introduced. * - Tre Kronor (castle) is rebuilt as a renaissance palace. * - John III takes the title Grand Prince of Finland. * - Sigrid Sture appointed governor of Stranda Hundred. Births * - Johan Skytte, soldier and politician (died 1645) * - Jesper Mattson Cruus af Edeby, soldier and politician (died 1622) Deaths * - Eric XIV of Sweden, monarch (born 1533) * - Jakob Bagge, admiral (born 1502) References Years of the 16th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anders Eriksson Hästehufvud
Anders Eriksson Hästehufvud (1577–1657) was a Swedish officer who served as Governor of Duchy of Estonia between 1617 and 1619 and Governor-General of Swedish Livonia in 1628. External links Hästehufvud, Anders Eriksson– Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon at Project Runeberg Project Runeberg ( sv, Projekt Runeberg) is a digital cultural archive initiative that publishes free electronic versions of books significant to the culture and history of the Nordic countries. Patterned after Project Gutenberg, it was founded ... 1577 births 1657 deaths Swedish nobility {{Europe-noble-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1592 In Sweden
Events from the year 1592 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – John III then Sigismund Events * - Wedding between the King's brother Duke Charles and Christina of Holstein-Gottorp. * 17 November - John III is succeeded by his son, the Polish electoral monarch Sigismund III Vasa, which create a personal union between Protestant Sweden and Catholic Poland. This is opposed by both the Royal Council and Duke Charles, who unite against him. Births * 17 January - Sigrid Banér, Swedish letter writer (died 1669) * March - Clas Fleming (admiral), admiral and administrator (died 1644) * 22 October - Gustav Horn, Count of Pori, soldier and politician (died 1657) * July 20 - Johan Björnsson Printz, governor of New Sweden (died 1663) * 29 December - Johannes Matthiae Gothus, professor (died 1670) Deaths * 17 November - John III, monarch (born 1537) References Years of the 16th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustav Horn, Count Of Pori
Count Gustav Horn af Björneborg (October 22, 1592 – May 10, 1657) was a Finnish nobleman of the Swedish Empire, military officer, and Governor-General. He was appointed member of the Royal Council in 1625, Field Marshal in 1628, Governor General of Livonia in 1652 and Lord High Constable since 1653. In the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648), he was instrumental as a commander in securing victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld, in 1631. He was High Councillor of the realm in 1625, elevated to the rank of field marshal in 1628, and sometimes commander-in-chief of Swedish forces in Germany during Thirty Years' War. After the war, he served as Governor-General of Livonia 1652, President of War department and Lord High Constable in 1653. In 1651, Queen Christina created him Count of Björneborg (''Horn af Björneborg''). Biography Background Gustav Horn was born at Örbyhus in Uppsala County, Sweden. He was the youngest son of Field Marshal Carl Horn and Agneta von Dellwig. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvid Wittenberg
Arvid Wittenberg or Arvid Wirtenberg von Debern (1606 – 7 September 1657), Swedish count, field marshal and privy councillor. Born in Porvoo, Finland, died in prison in Zamość, Poland, 7 September 1657. Arvid Wittenberg preferred call himself by the original Wittenberg family name, which was Wirtenberg von Debern. Life and Career Arvid Wittenberg was born on Johannesberg in Porvoo, Finland as a son of the assessor Johannes Wirtenberg von Debern and Magdalena Schönfeld or Magdalena Johansdotter till Skinnarbacka. The title of count was given to Arvid Wittenberg in 1652. He was married twice, with Eva Margareta von Langen from 1642 to her death in 1646 and in 1648 he married Maximiliana Elisabeth von Schönburg. Arvid Wittenberg began his military career in 1622 and participated as a colonel in the Battle of Nördlingen in 1634. He was captured there but later freed. He then participated in the battles of Wittstock 1636 and Chemnitz 1639 before being promoted to major general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
