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1661 In Sweden
Events from the year 1661 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XI Events * The Treaty of Cardis formally discontinue the Russo-Swedish War (1656–58) with a Swedish victory and territorial gains. * The Stockholms Banco becomes the first European bank to print banknotes. * March 28 - Erik Dahlbergh receives royal privilege to compose the series of illustrations titled ''Suecia antiqua et hodierna''. * Hedwig Eleonora buys the Drottningholm Palace a year after her role as Queen of Sweden ended, but it burnt to the ground on 30 December that same year. She engaged the architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder to design and rebuild the castle. * The Legal Deposit Act is passed, requiring the then established National Library of Sweden to collect copies of all printed works in Swedish. Births * 26 June- Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie, poet (died 1708) * 23 September - Christiana Oxenstierna, noblewoman notorious for marrying a partner of a different social class (d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slottet Tre Kronor 1661
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Johanna Eleonora De La Gardie
Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie (1661 in Hamburg – 1708 in Stockholm), was a Swedish writer, poet, lady-in-waiting and noblewoman. Biography Johanna was the daughter of Pontus Fredrik De la Gardie and Beata Elisabet von Königsmarck. She received a cultivated education, along with her sister Ebba Maria De la Gardie and her cousins Amalia von Königsmarck and Maria Aurora von Königsmarck; her sister became a respected poet and singer at court. Johanna became lady-in-waiting and, with her sister, a favourite of Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark, and was also a friend of the queen dowager, Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp. Johanna participated at the amateur theatre of the royal court, encouraged by Queen Eleanora. In the winter of 1683–84, a group of female courtiers performed the Swedish premiere of ''Iphigénie'' by Racine at court. In the play, Johanna acted the part of ''Iphigenie'', Amalia von Königsmarck as ''Achilles'', Aurora von Königsmarck as ''Clitemnestre'', Aug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1661 In Sweden
Events from the year 1661 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XI Events * The Treaty of Cardis formally discontinue the Russo-Swedish War (1656–58) with a Swedish victory and territorial gains. * The Stockholms Banco becomes the first European bank to print banknotes. Births * 26 June- Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie, poet (died 1708) * 23 September - Christiana Oxenstierna, noblewoman notorious for marrying a partner of a different social class (died 1701) * 10 December - Catherine of Pfalz-Zweibrücken (1661–1720), princess (died 1720) * 18 December - Christopher Polhem, Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist (died 1751) * Rika Maja, Sami shaman (died 1757) Deaths * 19 November - Lars Kagg, military officer (born 1595) 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 Swe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1595 In Sweden
Events from the year 1595 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Sigismund Events * 8 May - The Russo-Swedish War (1590–95) is terminated by the Treaty of Teusina with a victory and territorial gain for Sweden.Perrie, Maureen (2002). Pretenders and Popular Monarchism in Early Modern Russia. The False Tsars of the Time and Troubles. Cambridge University Press. p. 24. . * - The Riksdag of Söderköping elects Duke Charles Regent (though not monarch) and bans the Catholic mass. * - The last remaining Catholic convent in Sweden, the Vadstena Abbey, is dissolved and the nuns leave for Poland. * - The Uppsala University, revived two years prior, is granted is official letter of privilege. * Births * 1 May - Lars Kagg, officer (died 1661) * Władysław IV Vasa, prince (died 1648) * Ebba Leijonhufvud, courtier and foster mother of queen Christina (died 1654) * Ebba Ryning, court official (died 1642) Deaths * 26 June - Magnus, Duke of Östergötland, prince (born 1542) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Kagg
Lars Kagg (1 May 1595 – 19 November 1661) was a Swedish count and military officer. He was a political ally of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, a member of the Privy Council of Sweden and Field Marshal during the Thirty Years' War. Kagg was born at the Kiellstorp estate in Örslösa parish in Skaraborg, now Västra Götaland County. He was the son of Chamberlain Nils Mathisson Kagg. In 1609, at the age of fourteen, he was taken to the court of King Charles IX of Sweden, where he formed a lifelong relationship with Crown Prince Gustav Adolph. In 1626, he became deputy governor of Narva and Ivangorod in Swedish Ingria. In 1628, he became colonel of in the Jönköping infantry regiment. In 1631, he became commander in Brandenburg an der Havel and Spandau. In 1632, he became governor of the city of Magdeburg. He was made Lord High Constable of Sweden in 1660. In 1647, Kagg acquired Kaggeholms gård, an estate on the island of Helgö situated in Lake Mälaren A lake is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1757 In Sweden
Events from the year 1757 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Adolf Frederick Events * May - Sweden form an alliance with France and Austria against Prussia. * 13 September - Sweden joins the Seven Years' War through the Pomeranian War. * - A regulation is formed for the ongoing agricultural land reform '' Storskiftet''. * - People with epilepsy are banned from marrying.Sverige 1900-talet – Oönskade i folkhemmet, NE, Bra Böcker, 2000 * - Blockade of Stralsund * - Gustav Badin is presented as a gift to the Queen. * Births * 16 March - Bengt Lidner, poet (died 1793) * 29 March - Carl Axel Arrhenius, chemist (died 1824) * 30 March - Sophie Piper, courtier (died 1816) * 31 March - Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt, royal favorite (died 1814) * 14 July - Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand, minister and general (died 1834) * 27 September – Henric Schartau, pietist (died 1825) * 10 October - Erik Acharius, botanist (died 1819) * Christina Fris, industrialist (died 1835) Deaths * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rika Maja
Rijkuo-Maja or Rika Maja (Sami or Swedish for "Rich Maja"; 1661–1757) was a Sámi noaidi from Mausjaur. She was known for her influence and wealth in the contemporary Sámi community and became a famous figure of the Sámi history and the subject of several legends. Life Rika Maja was from Mausjaur south of Arvidsjaur, and belonged to the forest sami of Arvidjsaur. She was married to Nils Hindersson (died before 1730) and had a daughter. She was the owner of over 3000 reindeers. She was famed for her great wealth in the contemporary Sámi community, and known by her sobriquet ''Rika Maja'' ('Rich Maja'). The surrounding Sámis were referred to as her vassals, and at the annual great winter market day, the Swedish merchants of Piteå was forced to ask for her permission to conduct trade with the Sámi people. Rika Maja practiced Christianity in parallel with Sami shamanism, which were normal among the Sami people at this time period during the ongoing Christianization of the Sá ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1751 In Sweden
Events from the year 1751 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Frederick I then Adolf Frederick Events * January - Crown Prince Gustav is engaged to Sophia Magdalena of Denmark. * 25 March - Frederick I of Sweden are succeeded by Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden. * 8 June - A great fire in Stockholm. * 21 September – The final border between Sweden and Norway is recognized. * 25 November – Coronation of Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden, and Queen Louisa Ulrika. * The Lapp Codicil of 1751 defines the border between Sweden and Norway and secures the right of the Sami to continue their nomadic lifestyle between the borders.Store norske leksikon, retrieved 8 April 2013 * Axel Fredrik Cronstedt discovers nickel. * '' Hönsgummans visa'' by Olaus Petri Carelius Births * * 18 February – Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller, painter (died 1811) * 24 December - Lars von Engeström, diplomat (died 1826) * 1 December – Johan Henric Kellgren, poet (died 1795) * - Anna Rogel, charismat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Polhem
Christopher Polhammar (18 December 1661 – 30 August 1751) better known as Christopher Polhem (), which he took after his ennoblement in 1716, was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining. He was ennobled by King Charles XII of Sweden for his contributions to Swedish technological development. Christopher Polhem Svenskt biografiskt lexicon Biography Polhem (Polhammar) was born on the island of in the small village of , situated northeast of ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1720 In Sweden
Events from the year 1720 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Ulrika Eleonora then Frederick I Events * February 29 – Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden resigns to let her husband Frederick I take over as king of Sweden. She had desired a joint rule, in a similar manner to William III and Mary II in Britain, but as the Swedish Riksdag of the Estates refuses this, she abdicates in her husband's favour instead. * March 24 – The Riksdag of the Estates elects Frederick I new King of Sweden. * 22 April – Arvid Horn elected president of the Privy Council Chancellery. * 2 May - A new constitution is passed were the government power passes from the monarch to the council. * 3 May - Coronation of Frederick I. * 3 July - Peace between Sweden and Denmark in the Treaty of Frederiksborg. * 27 July - Battle of Grengam * 27 July - ''1720 års skråordning'', the first national guild regulation is introduced, which replaces all the local guild regulations and is in place until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Of Pfalz-Zweibrücken (1661–1720)
Catherine of Pfalz-Zweibrücken (10 December 1661 – 27 May 1720), was the daughter of Adolph John I, Count Palatine of Kleeburg and Countess Elsa Elisabeth Brahe of Wisingsborg, cousin of Charles XI of Sweden and the sister of Adolph John II, Count Palatine of Kleeburg and Gustav, Duke of Zweibrücken. She is foremost known for the scandal involving herself and her siblings, when she, after a long ongoing conflict in 1686-88, escaped from the authority of her parents. Parental conflict Catherine was born and raised in Sweden, were her father resided at Stegeborg Castle as the Duke of Stegeborg, being the brother of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden. She was the sibling of Maria Elizabeth of Pfalz-Zweibrücken and Adolph John II, Count Palatine of Kleeburg and Gustav, Duke of Zweibrücken. Her father, Adolph John I, resided permanently in exile from the Swedish royal court at Stegeborg Castle, after his unsuccessful career and the great reduction of Charles XI had left the family in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1701 In Sweden
Events from the year 1701 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XII Events *July 9 – Crossing of the Düna: Following his victories over Denmark and Russia in 1700, Charles XII of Sweden escalates the conflict in the Great Northern War by an invasion of Poland. The Swedes defeat the army of Saxony (then a Polish territory) at the River Dvina. * - Battle of Petschora * - Battle of Rauge * - Battle of Erastfer * * - Sätra brunn is established. * - A new sumptuary law restrict the import of valuable textiles for clothing and the burgher class from using the dress of the nobility. This leads to harassment when burgher class women in the capital dressed as noblewomen had their skirts torn off; the disturbances made the monarch prolong the enforcement of the law for a year, until those concerned had the time to replace their wardrobes.Svenska folkets underbara öden / IV. Karl XI:s och Karl XII:s tid * - '' Campus Elysii'' by Olof Rudbeck. * Births * * * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
