History of Sweden

1702 - May 14 - Swedish troops under King Charles XII occupy Warsaw

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1702 - July 19 - Swedish troops under King Charles XII occupy Krakow

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1708 - September 11 - Great Northern war: Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the war

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1709 - June 27 - Peter the Great of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava.

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1710 - February 28 - In the Battle of Helsingborg, 14,000 Danish invaders under Jørgen Rantzau are decisively defeated by an equally sized Swedish force under Magnus Stenbock

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1712 - February 29 is followed by February 30 in Sweden, in a move to abolish the Swedish calendar for a return to the Old style.

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February 29, 1712

1720 - February 1 - Sweden and Prussia sign peace treaty

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1720 - February 29 - Queen Ulrica Eleonora of Sweden resigns

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1720 - July 3 - Sweden & Denmark sign peace treaty

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1800 - Population of Sweden - 2,347,000

1809 - Sweden declared independence; constitutional monarchy established; Russia took Aland Island group from Sweden

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1814 - Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden

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1870 - The King of Sweden intends to make a journey round the world.

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Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 4, 1870

1871 - Sweden and Norway Tops in Education
Official reports show that in Sweden and Norway, 97 out of every 100 children between 5 and 15 attend school, a larger percentage than anywhere else.
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Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 14, 1871

1872 - Saloon Licenses in Sweden
In Sweden only a limited number of saloon licenses are granted, and these are sold at auction. The saloons must close at a fixed hour, no liquor may be sold to a child or a drunkard, and no money can be recovered for liquor sold on credit.
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March 16, 1872

1875 - Denmark, Norway and Sweden adopted common basis of currency

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1895 - Sweden
"Swe'den, a country of North Europe, forming the E. and larger portion of the Scandinavian peninsula, and one of the kingdoms composing the monarchy of Sweden and Norway, situate between lat. 55° 20' and 69° N. and lon. 11° 15' and 24° E., bounded E. by the Baltic, the Gulf of Bothnia, and Russia, S. by the Baltic, W. by Norway, the Cattegat, and the Sound. Capital, Stockholm..."
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1897 - World exposition held in Stockholm; first Swedish car built

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1900 - Population of Sweden - 5,136,400

1901 - December 10 – The first Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Stockholm on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.

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December 10, 1901

1905 - Union of Norway and Sweden dissolved

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1912 - May 5 – The Olympic Games open in Stockholm, Sweden.

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May 5, 1912

1918 - Sweden recognized Finland as independent state; Swedish naval expedition sent to Aland Islands to protect against Russians; Spanish flu epidemic killed 38,000 in Sweden

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1920 - Sweden joined League of Nations

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1946 - Sweden joined United Nations

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Sweden:
Stockholm: The Capital Marvel

Gamla Stan: Wander through the cobblestone streets of Stockholm's Old Town. The colorful buildings, charming cafes, and historic sites make it a must-visit.

Vasa Museum: Marvel at the incredibly well-preserved Vasa warship, which sank in Stockholm's harbor in 1628 and was salvaged centuries later.

Skansen: Visit the world's first open-air museum, showcasing Swedish life through the centuries. It's like stepping back in time.

Gothenburg: A Laid-back Gem

Liseberg Amusement Park: If you're a fan of roller coasters and a lively atmosphere, Liseberg is the place to be.

Fish Market: Stroll around Feskekôrka, the Fish Church, to sample fresh seafood and experience the lively market atmosphere.

Malmö: A Blend of Old and New

Turning Torso: Admire the modern architecture of this twisting skyscraper, the tallest building in Scandinavia.

Malmöhus Castle: Explore this fortress with a rich history, housing museums and beautiful... Read MORE...

Swedish Surnames
In Scandinavia family names often, but certainly not always, originate from a patronymic. Later on, people from the Scandinavian middle classes, particularly artisans and town dwellers, adopted surnames in a similar fashion to that of the gentry. Family names joining two elements from nature such as the Swedish Bergman ("mountain man"), Holmberg ("island mountain"), Lindgren ("linden branch"), Sandström ("sand stream") and Åkerlund ("field grove") were quite frequent and remain common today.
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