Johannisborg is the ruin of a fortification located in
Norrköping Municipality,
Östergötland County,
Sweden
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The foundations for Johannisborg dates to 1614. The fortifications were largely finished in 1618.
The architect of the project was Flemish architect
Hans Fleming
Hans Fleming (born around 1545 in Namur, died in 1623) was a Flemish fortress builder, architect and sculptor active in Sweden.
He was born in Namur, Habsburg Netherlands, present-day Belgium. Hans Fleming, who was active in Lübeck in the 1560s, ...
(1545- 1623). When Russians invaded in 1719, Johannisborg was burned down.
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See also
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List of castles in Sweden
This is a list of castles and palaces in Sweden.
In the Swedish language the word '' slott'' is used for both castles, châteaus and palaces; this article lists all of them as well as fortresses.
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References
Castles in Östergötland County
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