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1761 In Sweden
Events from the year 1761 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Adolf Frederick Events * 5 February – Anders Johan von Höpken steps down as President of the Privy Council Chancellery. * 10 April – Claes Ekeblad appointed Privy Council Chancellery. * - Axel von Fersen the Elder becomes leader of the Hats (party), and issue negotiations with Queen Louisa Ulrika to bring about the end of Sweden's involvement in the war through mediation with her brother Frederick the Great. * * * * * - Catherine Charlotte De la Gardie is officially awarded with a medal for having prevented a witch trial.Cathérine Charlotte De la Gardie (f. Taube), urn:sbl:17374, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av B. Boéthius) Births * Caroline Gother, banker (died 1836) * 29 November - Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, courtier (died 1832) Deaths * 2 June - Jonas Alströmer, pioneer of agriculture and industry (born 1685) * Cecilia Elisabeth Würzer, singer References Years of the 18th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norrbro 1761
Norrbro (Swedish for "North Bridge") is an arch bridge over Norrström in central Stockholm. It extends north from the northern front of the Royal Palace passing over Helgeandsholmen in front of the Riksdag building, and from there over to Gustav Adolfs torg. Norrbro was designed by the city architect Erik Palmstedt (1741–1803) in a neoclassical style. History Norrbro was one of the first bridges of Stockholm to be built in stone. It was completed in ten years, with the northern portion, supported by three arches, finished in 1797, and the southern, supported by a single arch, in 1806. Norrbro replaced two old wooden bridges, ''Slaktarehusbron'' and ''Vedgårdsbron'', both demolished on its completion. In many aspects Norrbro remained an unparalleled bridge in Stockholm for a long period, exceeding all other not only by its width (19 m) and span, but also by being the first street to be paved and furnished with separate pavements. For the foundation work of the bridge Erik Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Charlotte De La Gardie
Countess Catherine Charlotte De la Gardie (née Catharina Charlotta Taube; 5 April 1723 – 24 March 1763), also known as Catherine Charlotte de La Gardie, was a Swedish countess and courtier. She is famed for her support of the smallpox vaccination in Sweden, and for stopping the last witch trial in her country. Life Born to Count Edvard Didrik Taube of Odenkat and Kristina Maria Falkenberg, Catherine was the younger sister of the royal favourite Hedvig Taube, who was the royal mistress to king Frederick I of Sweden from 1731 to 1744. Catherine Charlotte served as ''hovfröken'' to Crown Princess Lovisa Ulrika from 1744 until 1748. Catherine Charlotte De la Gardie has been described as talented, brave, beautiful and clear sighted, without prejudices and with an open mind.Cathérine Charlotte De la Gardie (f. Taube), urn:sbl:17374, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av B. Boéthius); hämtad 29 October 2013. (in Swedish) She received but a customary shallow lady's education of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1761 In Sweden
Events from the year 1761 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Adolf Frederick Events * 5 February – Anders Johan von Höpken steps down as President of the Privy Council Chancellery. * 10 April – Claes Ekeblad appointed Privy Council Chancellery. * - Axel von Fersen the Elder becomes leader of the Hats (party), and issue negotiations with Queen Louisa Ulrika to bring about the end of Sweden's involvement in the war through mediation with her brother Frederick the Great. * * * * * - Catherine Charlotte De la Gardie is officially awarded with a medal for having prevented a witch trial.Cathérine Charlotte De la Gardie (f. Taube), urn:sbl:17374, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av B. Boéthius) Births * Caroline Gother, banker (died 1836) * 29 November - Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, courtier (died 1832) Deaths * 2 June - Jonas Alströmer, pioneer of agriculture and industry (born 1685 Events January–March * January 6 – American-born Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecilia Elisabeth Würzer
Cecilia Elisabeth Würzer (d. 10 April 1761), was a Swedish (originally German) singer and member of the ''Kungliga Hovkapellet'' in 1743-1761. She was one of five women to have been officially members of the Royal Orchestra in the age of liberty. Würzer came to Sweden from Germany in 1743 as a member of the Musical company employed by Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden. She was one of only five women to be officially inducted in the Royal Orchestra during the age of liberty. However, unlike Judith Fischer, Sophia Schröder and Gustaviana Schröder, she and Hedvig Witte were in fact never paid from the funds of the royal orchestra; Witte was unofficially paid while Würzer was given her salary from the personal funds of Adolf Frederick. Cecilia Elisabeth Würzer were particularly noted for her performance at the funeral of Frederick I of Sweden, when she sang a part written by Johan Helmich Roman Johan Helmich Roman (26 October 1694 – 20 November 1758) was a Swedish Baroque compo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1685 In Sweden
Events from the year 1685 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XI Events * Jews are formally banned from residing in Sweden. As there is no Jewish minority in Sweden, the ban is in effect a ban against Jewish immigration. * The postal service are now finally, in practice, available in all the nation. * '' Guds Werk och Hwila'' by Haquin Spegel * The Sami religion, which is still openly practiced, is officially outlawed and all evidence of such practice is liable to an arrest, which results in the final forced official conversion of the Sami people to Christianity.Grimberg, Carl : Svenska folkets underbara öden. 4, 1660-1707 (1959) Births * 7 January – Jonas Alströmer, pioneer and agriculture and industry (died 1761) * 22 July – Henrik Magnus von Buddenbrock, baron (died 1743) * 6 December – George Bogislaus Staël von Holstein, baron and field marshal (died 1763) * * Deaths * 24 September - Gustaf Otto Stenbock, politician and military (born 1614) *8 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonas Alströmer
Jonas Alströmer (7 January 1685 – 2 June 1761) was a pioneer of agriculture and industry in Sweden. Born Jonas Toresson (later changed to Alström) in the town of Alingsås in Västergötland, in 1707 he became a clerk for Stockholm merchant Alberg in London. Alberg's business failed after about three years, but Alström became a shipbroker on his own, and did very well. Eventually he desired to establish industry back home, and in 1724 established a woolen factory in his native village, which became profitable after some initial difficulties. He then established a sugar refinery in Gothenburg, encouraged improvements in potato cultivation, tanning, cutlery, and shipbuilding. Although Alströmer was pivotal in popularizing the cultivation of potatoes, the popular idea that he was responsible for introducing the potato in Sweden is a myth, as potatoes were grown in the Uppsala Botanical Garden (in what is now the Linnaean Garden) by Olaus Rudbeck in 1658, before Alstr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1832 In Sweden
Events from the year 1832 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XIV John Events * 26 September - Inauguration of the Göta Canal. * The trade with meat, bread and drink is liberalized in 37 Swedish cities.Du Rietz, Anita, Kvinnors entreprenörskap: under 400 år, 1. uppl., Dialogos, Stockholm, 2013 * First issue of the ''Göteborgs Handels- och Sjöfartstidning'' Births * 23 January - Charlotte Pousette, stage actress (died 1877) * 17 July - August Söderman, composer (died 1876) * 3 October - Lina Sandell, writer (died 1903) * 12 November - Nancy Edberg, pioneer swimmer (died 1892) * 18 November - Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, Arctic explorer (died 1901) * 4 October - Thorborg Rappe, pioneer in the education of students with Intellectual disability (died 1902) * Amanda Rylander, actress (died 1920) Deaths * 22 February - Charlotta Cederström, artist (born 1760) * Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, courtier (born 1761) References Years of the 19th century in Sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedvig Ulrika De La Gardie
Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie (29 November 1761 in Stockholm, Sweden – 7 February 1832 in Stockholm), was a Swedish lady-in-waiting. She was married to Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt. She was the head governess of the Swedish royal children in 1799–1803. Biography Early life Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie was the daughter of count Carl Julius De la Gardie and countess Magdalena Christina Stenbock. Her mother was Mistress of the Robes to Princess Sophie Albertine of Sweden, and she herself was a maid of honor to the Queen, Sophia Magdalena of Denmark. She was a participator in the amateur theatre society of King Gustav III at the royal court. She was married on 7 August 1785 at Drottningholm Palace to the King's favorite Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt. The marriage was arranged by the King. Armfelt was said to have married her because of her rank and the status of her surname: he treated her with respect but never loved her and had a parallel relationship with Magdalena Rudenschöld. Hedvig Ulri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1836 In Sweden
Events from the year 1836 in Sweden Incumbents * List of Swedish monarchs, Monarch – Charles XIV John of Sweden, Charles XIV John Events * Births * 21 March – Bertha Tammelin, operatic mezzo soprano (died 1915 in Sweden, 1915) * 24 March – Eufrosyne Abrahamson, Swedish soprano (died 1869 in Sweden, 1869) * 12 October - Lars Olsson Smith, politician and manufacturer (died 1913 in Sweden, 1913) * 22 September - Fredrique Paijkull, educational reformer (died 1899 in Sweden, 1899) * Hilda Caselli, educational reformer (died 1903 in Sweden, 1903) * Therese Kamph, educational reformer (died 1884 in Sweden, 1884) Deaths * 28 February - Aurora Liljenroth, scholar (born 1772 in Sweden, 1772) * 6 March - Henriette Löfman, composer (born 1784 in Sweden, 1784) * 2 December – Carl von Rosenstein, archbishop (born 1766 in Sweden, 1766) * Caroline Gother, banker (born 1761 in Sweden, 1761) References 1836 in Sweden, Years of the 19th century in Sweden 1836 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Gother
Caroline Gother (1761–1836) was a Swedish banker. She was born to Maria Elisabeth Bedoir (1726–1783) and the rich merchant and city official Engelbert Gother (1708–1775). Her father died bankrupted and her sisters swiftly married to support themselves; but she chose to become a governess. She corresponded with the poet Johan Elers. In 1793 she inherited a fortune from a relative. In accordance with the Civil Code of 1734, unmarried women were legal minors under the guardianship of their closest male relative for life and could not handle their own money, but they could have themselves declared of legal majority The age of majority is the threshold of legal adulthood as recognized or declared in law. It is the moment when minors cease to be considered such and assume legal control over their persons, actions, and decisions, thus terminating the contro ... by a petition to the monarch, which was a common procedure for unmarried business women. Caroline Gother had herse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick The Great
Frederick II (german: Friedrich II.; 24 January 171217 August 1786) was King in Prussia from 1740 until 1772, and King of Prussia from 1772 until his death in 1786. His most significant accomplishments include his military successes in the Silesian wars, his re-organisation of the Prussian Army, the First Partition of Poland, and his patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment. Frederick was the last Hohenzollern monarch titled King in Prussia, declaring himself King of Prussia after annexing Polish Prussia from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1772. Prussia greatly increased its territories and became a major military power in Europe under his rule. He became known as Frederick the Great (german: links=no, Friedrich der Große) and was nicknamed "Old Fritz" (german: links=no, "Der Alte Fritz"). In his youth, Frederick was more interested in music and philosophy than in the art of war, which led to clashes with his authoritarian father, Frederick William I of Prussia. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adolf Fredrik SP46
Adolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Flanders, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Latin America and to a lesser extent in various Central European and East European countries with non-Germanic languages, such as Lithuanian Adolfas and Latvian Ādolfs. Adolphus can also appear as a surname, as in John Adolphus, the English historian. The female forms Adolphine and Adolpha are far more rare than the male names. The name is a compound derived from the Old High German ''Athalwolf'' (or ''Hadulf''), a composition of ''athal'', or ''adal'', meaning "noble" (or '' had(u)''-, meaning "battle, combat"), and ''wolf''. The name is cognate to the Anglo-Saxon name '' Æthelwulf'' (also Eadulf or Eadwulf). The name can also be derived from the ancient Germanic elements "Wald" meaning "power", "brightness" and wolf (Waldwulf). Due to negative associations with Adolf Hitle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
