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1791 In Sweden
Events from the year 1791 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Gustav III Events * Inauguration of the ''Bergianska trädgården'' * Creation of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Sweden) * by Thomas Thorild. * ''Fredmans sånger'' by Carl Michael Bellman.Carl Michael Bellman (1791). "Fredmans sånger". Project Runeberg (in Swedish). Retrieved 2008-10-11. * '' Dumboms lefverne'' by Johan Henric Kellgren. Births * 29 June – Charlotta Skjöldebrand, court official (died 1866) * 20 June – Carl Fredric Dahlgren, poet (died 1844) * Ulrika Möllersvärd, courtier (died 1878) * Wendla Åberg, dancer and actress (died 1864) Deaths * 1 January - Anna Charlotta Schröderheim, salonnière (born 1754) * 4 April – Elisabeth Lillström, opera singer and actress (born 1717) * 14 May - Maja-Lisa Borgman, coffee house owner (born 1750s) * Brita Horn, courtier (born 1745 Events January–March * January 7 – War of the Austrian Succession: The Austrian Arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Fredric Dahlgren
Karl Fredrik Dahlgren (1791–1844) was a Swedish poet. At a time when literary partisanship ran high in Sweden, and the writers divided themselves into Goths and Phosphorists, Dahlgren made himself indispensable to the Phosphorists by his polemical activity. In the mock-heroic poem of ("Markall's Sleepless Nights"), in which the Phosphorists ridiculed the academician Per Adam Wailmark and others, Dahlgren, who was a genuine humorist, took a prominent part. Life He was born at Stensbruk in Östergötland on 20 June 1791. In 1825 he published ("The Tower of Babel"), a satire, and a comedy, ; and in 1828 two volumes of poems. In 1829 he was appointed to an ecclesiastical post in Stockholm, which he held until his death. In a series of odes and dithyrambic pieces, entitled (1819, 1820), he strove to emulate the wonderful lyric genius of Carl Michael Bellman, of whom he was a student and follower. From 1825 to 1827 he edited a critical journal entitled ("The Comet"), and in com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1745 In Sweden
Events from the year 1745 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Frederick I Events * * * Catharina Ebba Horn becomes the official royal mistress of the King.Horn 16. Katarina Ebba i Nordisk familjebok (andra upplagan, 1909) * '' Hortus Upsaliensis'' by Carl von Linné * - Defense treaty between Sweden and Russia. Births * * February 21 - Olof Tempelman, architect (died 1816) * March 5 - Christina Elisabeth Carowsky, painter (died 1797) * May 5 - Carl August Ehrensvärd, naval officer, painter, author, and neo-classical architect (died 1800) * August 19 - Johan Gottlieb Gahn, chemist and metallurgist who discovered manganese (died 1817) * September 12 - Lovisa Meijerfeldt, countess and courtier, known as one of the "Three Graces" (died 1818) * - Brita Horn, courtier (died 1791) Deaths * * * * - Hedvig Catharina Lillie, politically active salonniere (born 1695) * - Sarah Derith, politically active noblewoman (born 1680) References Years of the 18th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brita Horn
Brita Margaretha Horn (1745 – 13 March 1791), was a Swedish countess and courtier. She is known for being the love interest of Charles XIII of Sweden from 1765 to 1771, during which time Charles' wish to marry her was given political significance and used by the Caps and Hats parties during the Age of Liberty. She is also known for her correspondence with her spouse from 1775 to 1791, which has been partially published. Life Brita Horn was one of two children born to ''riksråd'' count Adam Horn af Ekebyholm (1717-1778) and countess Anna Katarina Meijerfelt (1722-1779), and the sister of general major Johan Gustaf Horn. Her father, a sympathizer of the Caps, was an infamous rake known for his parties and his many mistresses - the opera singer Carl Stenborg was reputed to be the half brother of Brita Horn, and among his more known lovers where the lady-in-waiting Hedda von Berchner, the actress Marie Baptiste, the dancer Ninon Dubois Le Clerc and the opera singer Elisabeth Olin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coffee House
A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café is an establishment that primarily serves coffee of various types, notably espresso, latte, and cappuccino. Some coffeehouses may serve cold drinks, such as iced coffee and iced tea, as well as other non-caffeinated beverages. In continental Europe, cafés serve alcoholic drinks. A coffeehouse may also serve food, such as light snacks, sandwiches, muffins, fruit, or pastries. Coffeehouses range from owner-operated small businesses to large multinational corporations. Some coffeehouse chains operate on a franchise business model, with numerous branches across various countries around the world. While ''café'' may refer to a coffeehouse, the term "café" generally refers to a diner, British café (colloquially called a "caff"), "greasy spoon" (a small and inexpensive restaurant), transport café, teahouse or tea room, or other casual eating and drinking place. A coffeehouse may share some of the same characteristics of a bar or restaura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1717 In Sweden
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Events from the year 1717 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XII Events * 2 May - Battle of Göteborg * 19 July - Battle of Strömstad * * * * * * Births * * * 2 August - Karl Aurivillius, linguist, translator and orientalist (died 1786) * 26 November - Olof af Acrel, physician and surgeon (died 1806) * * Date unknown - Elisabeth Lillström, stage actress and opera singer (died 1791) Deaths * 16 January - Elias Brenner, painter, numismatist, and archeologist (born 1647) * 23 February - Magnus Stenbock, military officer (born 1664) * * - Märta Berendes, courtier and memoir writer (born 1639) References Years of the 18th 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] |
Elisabeth Lillström
Elisabeth Lillström née ''Söderman'' (1717 – 4 April 1791) was a Swedish stage actress and opera singer. She was one of the first professional actresses in Sweden and a member of the pioneer generation of '' Kungliga svenska skådeplatsen'', the first national theater in '' Bollhuset'' in Stockholm, where she was one of the most prominent members.Byström, Tryggve, Svenska komedien 1737-1754: en studie i Stockholmsteaterns historia, Norstedt, Stockholm, 1981 She was the mother of Elisabeth Olin. Life The parentage of Elisabeth Lillström does not seem to be known. Her original surname is however known to be Söderman. She married the musician Petter Lillström (1714–1776), who is confirmed to be a member of the orchestra of the Bollhuset theater from at least 1744 onward (later as its conductor). Early career Elisabeth Lillström's employment at the theater illustrate the first beginning of the first professional actresses in Sweden. In 1737, the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1754 In Sweden
Events from the year 1754 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Adolf Frederick Events * * * - Foundation of the Stenborg Company, the first known Swedish language theater group to tour Sweden and Finland. * - The cause célèbre of '' Risbadstugan''. * - New law on suicide: people who falsely admitted guilt or committed crimes with the intent of committing suicide through execution were to be punished by pillorying and imprisoned rather than executed.Ohlander, Ann-Sofie, Kärlek, död och frihet: historiska uppsatser om människovärde och livsvillkor i Sverige, Norstedt, Stockholm, 1985 Births * * 29 June - Peter Gustaf Tengmalm, naturalist (died 1803) * June 18 – Anna Maria Lenngren, writer, poet and social critic (died 1817) * 28 July - Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz, poet and inventor (died 1821) * 10 March - Augusta von Fersen courtier, royal mistress and profile of the Gustavian age (died 1846) * 4 December - Nils Lorens Sjöberg, officer and poet (died 1822) * - Caroli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Charlotta Schröderheim
Anna Charlotta Schröderheim, née Anna Charlotta von Stapelmohr, also called ''Ann-Charlotte'' or ''Anne-Charlotte'', (24 September 1754 – 1 January 1791), was a Swedish Nobility, noble, wit and Salon (gathering), salonist, spouse of the politician Elis Schröderheim. She was one of the most known socialites of her time and became one of the more known symbols of the Gustav III of Sweden, Gustavian age. She was the inspiration for several poets; poems by Crusenstolpe, Carl Michael Bellman, Bellman and Carl Gustaf af Leopold was dedicated to her. Biography Socialite Anna Charlotta was born daughter of the wealthy Christoffer Lorentz von Stapelmohr and Maria Lucretia Dittmer: her father was director of the sea customs and was ennobled in 1756. Her parents home was a center for the capital's high society and Charlotta was a celebrated beauty. After her marriage to the noble (since 1759) Elis Schröderheim in 1776, she became the greatest socialite and society hostess of Stock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1864 In Sweden
Events from the year 1864 in Sweden Incumbents * List of Swedish monarchs, Monarch – Charles XV of Sweden, Charles XV Events * The Skandinaviska Banken founded. * The newspaper ''Dagens Nyheter'' begins its publication. * June 18 – The Decree of Extended Freedom of Trade (Sweden), Decree of Extended Freedom of Trade introduce complete freedom of trade in Sweden: unmarried women are granted the same rights within trade and commerce as men. * Husbands are forbidden to abuse their wives. * The gymnastics profession is open to women. * Louise of the Netherlands, Queen Louise and Louise of Sweden, Princess Louise take lessons in ice skating from the pioneer Nancy Edberg, making ice skating socially acceptable for females. * Bertha Valerius appointed official photographer of the Royal Court of Sweden, royal court. * Women students are admitted as students at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts without having to apply for a dispensation. * Foundation of the ''Statens normalskola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendla Åberg
Wendla Åberg (1791-1864), was a Swedish stage actress and ballet dancer. She was a star attraction of the Gothenburg theatre and one of the most celebrated stage actors outside of the provincial theatre in her time. Wendla Åberg was the daughter of the opera singer Inga Åberg and the nobleman Carl Gustaf von Stockenström. She was engaged at the ''Comediehuset'' in Gothenburg in 1812–16, and then at its successor stage of ''Segerlindska teatern'' in 1816–23; first under Johan Anton Lindqvist Johan Anton Lindqvist (25 December 1759 - 17 September 1833) was a Swedish stage actor and theater director. Biography Lindqvist was born at Ystad, Sweden. He was active in the theater party of Carl Seuerling Carl Gottfried Seuerling (1727-17 ... and (from 1820) under Gustaf Åbergsson. She was a star attraction of the theatre during the period in which Gothenburg had a permanent theatre, the only one outside of Stockholm. Åberg was not only a stage actor, but also a trained da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1878 In Sweden
Events from the year 1878 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Oscar II * Prime Minister – Louis Gerhard De Geer Events * 21 July - The Vega Expedition starts * August – Mission Covenant Church of Sweden is founded * 22 November - The Metric system is introduced in Sweden * 6 December - The Phonograph is introduced in Sweden * - First issue of ''Bohusläningen'' * - The Stockholm University is founded. * - The Eldkvarn fire. * - The ''Svenska Federationen'' is founded to stop the regulation of prostitutes.Svanström, Yvonne, Offentliga kvinnor: prostitution i Sverige 1812-1918 ublic Women: Prostitution in Sweden 1812-1918 Ordfront, Stockholm, 2006 (Swedish) It also questioned the sexual double standards that justified it, which also inspired the public sexual morality debate referred to as ''Sedlighetsdebatten''. * - The Swedish colony of Saint Barthélemy is bought by the French. Births * 4 January – Rosa Grünberg, actress and singer (died 1960) * 25 January – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
