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1811 In Sweden
Events from the year 1811 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XIII Events * June - The peasant rebellion '' Klågerupskravallerna'' takes place in the province of Scania. * - The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry is founded. * - The Crown Princess, Désirée Clary, leaves Sweden for France, where she lives estranged from her spouse until 1823. * - The creation of the Order of Charles XIII. * - Married businesswomen are granted the right to make decisions about their own businesses without their husband's consent.Mansdominans i förändring, om ledningsgrupper och styrelser: betänkande by Sverige Utredningen om kvinnor på ledande poster i näringslivet (SOU 2003:16). Stockholm: Edita Norstedts Tryckeri AB. 2003. . Births * 31 August – Adolfina Fägerstedt, ballerina (d. 1902) * 1 September – Richard Dybeck jurist, antiquarian, and lyricist (died 1877) * 17 September – August Blanche journalist, novelist, and a socialist politician (died 1868) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagaparken 1811
Hagaparken ("Haga Park"), or simply Haga in Solna Municipality just north of Stockholm, Sweden, is a vast and popular nature area, with large lawns, woods and gardens. Description Hagaparken is located along the western shoreline of Brunnsviken and is a part of the Royal National City Park. Within the park are Haga Palace, King Gustav III's Pavilion, the Chinese Pavilion, the Haga Echo Temple, the Turkish Kiosk, an older castle ruin (which is not really a ruin as it is the remains of a castle never finished) and several other interesting buildings on the grounds (such as the peculiar Copper Tents and also the Butterfly House). Included in the Haga Park is also the Royal Burial Ground of the Swedish Royal family (since 1922), where several members and ancestors of the present Swedish royal Bernadotte family rest. Ulriksdal Palace (Swedish: ''Ulriksdals slott'') is a royal palace situated in Hagaparken. History The master plan for development was originally designed by architect Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August Blanche
August Blanche (17 September 1811 – 30 November 1868) was a Sweden, Swedish journalist, novelist, and politician. Life August Theodor Blanche was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the illegitimate child of a servant girl and a priest. His mother eventually married Johan Jacob Blanck, a blacksmith and the boy took his stepfather's name. A brilliant student, in 1838 he obtained a law degree and for a time, worked as a civil servant until taking up journalism. In the early 1840s, he began writing plays for the theater as well as translating plays from foreign languages into Swedish. By the middle of the decade, he was writing novels and short stories of intrigue, all of which met with a great deal of success. An activist, in 1859 Blanche was elected to the Riksdag, Swedish Parliament where he served until 1866. He died of unknown causes two years later, on 30 November 1868, on the way to participate in the unveiling of the statue of King Charles XII of Sweden, Charles the XII, which he h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1811 In Sweden
Events from the year 1811 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XIII Events * June - The peasant rebellion '' Klågerupskravallerna'' takes place in the province of Scania. * - The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry is founded. * - The Crown Princess, Désirée Clary, leaves Sweden for France, where she lives estranged from her spouse until 1823. * - The creation of the Order of Charles XIII. * - Married businesswomen are granted the right to make decisions about their own businesses without their husband's consent.Mansdominans i förändring, om ledningsgrupper och styrelser: betänkande by Sverige Utredningen om kvinnor på ledande poster i näringslivet (SOU 2003:16). Stockholm: Edita Norstedts Tryckeri AB. 2003. . Births * 31 August – Adolfina Fägerstedt, ballerina (d. 1902) * 1 September – Richard Dybeck jurist, antiquarian, and lyricist (died 1877) * 17 September – August Blanche journalist, novelist, and a socialist politician (died 1868) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1733
Events January–March * January 13 – Borommarachathirat V becomes King of Siam (now Thailand) upon the death of King Sanphet IX. * January 27 – George Frideric Handel's classic opera, ''Orlando'' is performed for the first time, making its debut at the King's Theatre in London. * February 12 – British colonist James Oglethorpe founds Savannah, Georgia. * March 21 – The Molasses Act is passed by British House of Commons, which reinforces the negative opinions of the British by American colonists. The Act then goes to the House of Lords, which consents to it on May 4 and it receives royal assent on May 17. * March 25 – English replaces Latin and Law French as the official language of English and Scottish courts following the enforcement of the Proceedings in Courts of Justice Act 1730. April–June * April 6 – **After British Prime Minister Robert Walpole's proposed excise tax bill results in rioting over the impo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johanna Löfblad
Johanna Catharina Löfblad née ''Embeck'' or ''Enbäck'' (1733 – 14 September 1811), also known as Madame Gentschein and Madame Löfblad, was a Swedish stage actress. She was a member of the pioneer group of actors in the first Swedish national theatre of Bollhuset. Life The origin of Johanna Löfblad does not seem to be known. Her original named was Embeck or Enbäck. Bollhuset Johanna Embeck made her debut at the Swedish national Opera Theatre in Bollhuset in Stockholm in the 1747–48 season as the nymph Chlorix in the opera comique ''Syrinx'' by Peter Lindahl or Lars Lalin with music by Johan Ohl, opposite Elisabeth Lillström (Syrinx), Peter Lindahl (Harlequin), Petter Stenborg (Philemon), Trundman (Sylvanus) and Elisabeth Olin (Astrild).Byström, Tryggve, Svenska komedien 1737-1754: en studie i Stockholmsteaterns historia, Norstedt, Stockholm, 1981 She was one of the stars of the actors of the theater, which was the first and only Swedish language theater, fou ... [...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, charismatic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller
Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller (February 18, 1751 – October 5, 1811) was a Swedish painter whose notable works include ''Danaë receiving Jupiter in a Shower of Gold''. Wertmüller was born in Stockholm and studied art at home before moving to Paris in 1772 to study under his cousin Alexander Roslin and French painter Joseph-Marie Vien. On July 30, 1784, Wertmüller was elected to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. Wertmüller was commissioned by Gustav III of Sweden for a portrait of Marie Antoinette, which is now in the Nationalmuseum at Stockholm. In 1787, he produced his masterpiece ''Danaë'', a work which proved controversial as one of the earliest female nude paintings exhibited in America. Wertmüller first emigrated to the United States in May 1794 and continued his portrait work, most notably of General George Washington, but in 1796 was called back to Sweden, eventually returning to Philadelphia in 1800. Elizabeth B. Johnston, in her book ''Original Portraits of W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1882 In Sweden
Events from the year 1882 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Oscar II * Prime Minister – Arvid Posse Events * Foundation of the ''Gefle IF''. * The Salvation Army is introduced in Sweden by Hanna Ouchterlony. * Closure of the Rossander Course. Births * 7 January – Humbert Lundén, sailor (died 1961). * 16 May – Elin Wägner, writer, journalist, feminist, teacher, ecologist and pacifist: member of the Swedish Academy (died 1949). * 25 May – Filip Ericsson, sailor (died 1951). * 9 July – Gustaf Kilman, horse rider (died 1946). * 17 July – Oswald Holmberg, gymnast (died 1969). * 14 August – Elin Brandell, journalist (died 1963). * 2 September – Paul Isberg, sailor (died 1953). * 12 September – Sven Forssman, gymnast (died 1919). * 11 November – Gustaf VI Adolf, king (died 1973). Deaths * 1 April - Betty Deland, actress (born 1831) * 11 November – Charlotta Almlöf, actress (died 1813) * - Malla Höök, actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malla Höök
Amelie "Malla" Höök (1811–1882) was a Swedish actress and courtesan. She was engaged at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm in 1828–1842, and also a well known courtesan. She is often mentioned in theater history for her friendship with Emilie Högqvist. Life Malla Höök's father is unknown. She was a student of the Royal Swedish Ballet in 1825–26, a member of the travelling Berggren theater in 1826–28, debuted at the Royal Dramatic theater in 1828, and was active there from 1829 until 1842. She was a personal friend of her colleague Emilie Högqvist, and often mentioned as such. As a stage artist, Malla Höök was described as a dutiful worker and a gifted soubrette actress. She was however more famed as a courtesan, and was for several years the mistress of a noble diplomat. In 1842, she ended her career at the age of 31, had herself declared of legal majority by royal petition (by the Civil Code of 1734, unmarried women were legal minors unless they petitioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1868 In Sweden
Events from the year 1868 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XV Events * 19 September - inauguration of Dalsland Canal. * 1 November - Folk high school introduced in Sweden. * Bladin's International School * United Methodist Church of Sweden Births * January 19 - Ebba Atterbom, translator and educator (died 1961) * February 23 - Anna Hofman-Uddgren, Cabaret singer and movie director (died 1947) * April 7 - Herman Bernhard Lundborg, physician and a race biologist. (died 1943) * April 25 - Ernst Linder, arny general who served in the Swedish Army from 1887 to 1918 (died 1943) * June 29 - Gustaf Nordenskiöld, scholar who was the first to scientifically study the ancient Pueblo ruins in Mesa Verde. (died 1895) * July 24 - Axel Elof Jäderholm, zoologist and botanist (died 1927) * September 6 - Axel Hägerström, philosopher (died 1939) * November 15 - Josef Hammar, military surgeon and adventurer (died 1927) * October 18 - Ernst Didring, leader of the Swedish Red Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1877 In Sweden
Events from the year 1877 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Oscar II * Prime Minister – Louis Gerhard De Geer Events * 2 March - The Helga de la Brache affair is completed by a conviction of the de la Brache after her exposure.47-48 (Nordisk familjebok / Uggleupplagan. 6. Degeberg - Egyptolog)". Nordisk familjebok - Uggleupplagan (in Swedish) 6. 1907. p. 40. * - ''Televerket (Sweden)'' introduces the telephone to the Swedish government. * - Foundation of the '' Söderbloms Gjuteri & Mekaniska Verkstad'' * - Inauguration of the Tisselskog Church * - First issue of the ''Östersunds-Posten'' * - Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography is founded. Births * 11 January – Oskar Andersson, cartoonist (died 1906) * 5 November - Märtha Leth, pharmacist (died 1954) Deaths * 5 February – C. V. A. Strandberg, poet (born 1818) * 28 April - Charlotte Pousette, stage actress (born 1832) * 3 May – Mathilda Berwald, concert singer (born 1798) * 19 May – Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
