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Tullberg Uprising
The Tullberg uprising was an armed rebellion carried out by the Tullberg movement under over disputes with the nobility over land ownership in the Swedish region of Scania. The farmers of Scania had even since the time when they were a part of the Danish empire, lived on the lands of the nobles and had to pay hefty amounts of rent to the upper class. However, claims by Samuel Tullberg of the nobility's ownership of the farmlands being illegitimate would see the refusal by the Scanians to pay the nobles for residing in their lands. Due to his claims, Samuel Tullberg's house would be raided by the authorities and he would be put into custody after a confrontation with his followers in Trannebygget and Kärrstorp on vague accusations of treason. However, due to outrage from the public and the support of the Lantmanna Party, he and the others arrested were allowed to go free. The Tullberg movement would continue their fight long into the future, though, without resorting to violence. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
