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Nynäs Castle
Nynäs Castle is a castle situated in the locality of Tystberga, south of Stockholm, Sweden. History Archaeological finds dated back to the Bronze Age, Bronze- and Iron Age suggest that the area surrounding Nynäs has been inhabited by humans for an extensive period of time. The vicinity to the coast and possibilities for agricultural activity were most likely the primary reasons for settlement in the territory. The adjacent Rundbo Lake was once connected to the Baltic Sea, working as an inland waterway and an ideal for settlement along its shorelines. During Medieval Sweden, Medieval times, Swedish nobility settled in Nynäs. The first mention of the Estate comes from a 1328 letter, during which time there lived Birgitta “daughter of Jon” and her husband Knight Peder Ragvaldson. Since then the property has been owned by Swedish aristocratic families such as Grip, Gyldenstierne (noble family), Gyllenstierna, Hildebrand and House of Bonde, Bonde. The Gripenstedt, Gripenst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tystberga
Tystberga (local pronunciation ''Tystbärja'') is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality situated in Nyköping Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 828 inhabitants as of 2010. Elections Tystberga is the seat of the namesake electoral ward. Riksdag References Populated places in Nyköping Municipality {{Södermanland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Bonde
The House of Bonde is along with the houses of Bielke and Natt och Dag, one of the oldest surviving Swedish noble family, noble families. The earliest attested nobleman who is known to have carried the name ''Bonde'' was Torer Bonde, who served as witness during the confirmation of a donation to the abbey at Vreta Abbey, Vreta in either 1282 or 1286. However, the most conclusively proven ancestors of the house were the brothers Tord Bonde (Petersson) and Erengisle Petersson (Bonde), who lived in the early 1300s. Tord is attested to have been made a squire in 1310, then a knight in 1316 after which he joined the rebellion to oust King Birger, King of Sweden, Birger Magnusson from the throne. Tord was among the delegates sent to sue for peace with Birger once he fled to the court of his brother-in-law King Eric VI of Denmark, Eric VI of Denmark. He was also present at the council of lords who sentenced the former king's son Magnus Birgersson (1300–1320), Magnus Birgersson (not to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castles In Södermanland County
A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars usually consider a ''castle'' to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. This is distinct from a mansion, palace, and villa, whose main purpose was exclusively for ''pleasance'' and are not primarily fortresses but may be fortified. Use of the term has varied over time and, sometimes, has also been applied to structures such as hill forts and 19th- and 20th-century homes built to resemble castles. Over the Middle Ages, when genuine castles were built, they took on a great many forms with many different features, although some, such as curtain walls, arrowslits, and portcullises, were commonplace. European-style castles originated in the 9th and 10th centuries after the fall of the Carolingian Empire, which resulted in its territory being divided among individual lords and princes. These nobles built castles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, châteaux and palaces; this article lists all of them as well as fortresses. A–B C–E F–H I–L M–P R–S T–U V–Y Å–Ö See also *List of castles Finnish castles For historic Swedish castles see also List of castles in Finland. Danish castles For historic Danish castles located in southern Sweden see also List of castles in Scania {{Châteaux Castles in Sweden, * Lists of castles in Europe, Sweden Lists of buildings and structures in Sweden, Castles and palaces Lists of castles by country, Sweden Lists of tourist attractions in Sweden, Castles and palaces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orangery
An orangery or orangerie is a room or dedicated building, historically where orange and other fruit trees are protected during the winter, as a large form of greenhouse or conservatory. In the modern day an orangery could refer to either a conservatory or greenhouse built to house fruit trees, or a conservatory or greenhouse meant for another purpose. The orangery provided a luxurious extension of the normal range and season of woody plants, extending the protection which had long been afforded by the warmth offered from a masonry fruit wall. During the 17th century, fruits like orange, pomegranate, and bananas arrived in huge quantities to European ports. Since these plants were not adapted to the harsh European winters, orangeries were invented to protect and sustain them. The high cost of glass made orangeries a status symbol showing wealth and luxury. Gradually, due to technological advancements, orangeries became more of a classic architectural structure that enh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyköping
Nyköping () is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Nyköping Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden, with 32,759 inhabitants as of 2017. The city is also the capital of Södermanland County. Including Arnö, the locality on the southern shore of the bay just a couple of kilometres from the city centre, Nyköping would have above 36,000 inhabitants. Commonly, Arnö is referred to as a part of the city proper. It forms a wider conurbation with the neighbouring minor municipality and town of Oxelösund south of its outskirts. The municipality is much larger, although sparsely populated outside of the urban area. Nyköping directly translates to "Newmarket" in English. The prefix is translated as "new" and is an old Swedish word for a market place, commonly used as a suffix for cities in the south central region of the country (see Köping). is the name that appears on coins in 1230 and in historical records from the 13th century. ''Aros'' is the name of the tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trosa
Trosa is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Trosa Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 5,027 inhabitants in 2010 (town) and 11,417 in 2010 (municipality). The town is colloquially nicknamed ''Världens ände'' ("The world's end", specifically Buttocks, the rear end, as "Trosa" is coincidentally also Swedish for "Panties, panty"). The municipality of Trosa consists of the three towns Trosa, Västerljung and Vagnhärad. Despite its small size, Trosa states its place in Sweden. It is the second fastest growing town in Sweden (2,9%/year 2008) and is ranked as having the 3rd best business climate in Sweden (2011). History Trosa was known as a town in the 14th century. In the 15th century it was an important site for trade, and received its city privileges in 1454 by King Charles VIII of Sweden (a.k.a. ''Karl Knutsson Bonde''). Due to post-glacial rebound, the city center was moved in the early 17th century, to its present location by the estuary of the Trosa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nynäs Slott, Orangeri, 2015a
Nynas AB is a Swedish manufacturer of specialty naphthenic oils and bitumen products. Founded in 1928 as a national oil company with a traditional range of products, the company today supplies specialist products and niche markets. In addition to national sales offices, Nynas also has access to an international distribution network. This includes not only central warehouses and blending stations (hubs), but also a number of local depots. In 2021, Nynas had around 970 employees and net sales of just over SEK 16.7 billion. Business activities Until the 1970s Nynas was a traditional oil company, manufacturing and selling a large number of products, from petrol and diesel to heating oil and lubricants. Following the oil crises (1973 and 1979), activity now focuses on naphthenic specialty products and bitumen products. Naphthenic specialty oils consist of three different kinds of products: * Insulating oils are used primarily to insulate and cool transformers. * Process oils a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gripenstedt
Baron Johan August Gripenstedt (11 August 1813 – 13 July 1874) was a Swedish businessman and politician. During his political career, Gripenstedt was a member of the Swedish Estates Assembly (as a representative of the nobility) from 1840 to 1848, Minister without Portfolio from 1848 to 1856, Minister for Finance from 1856 to 1866, and Member of Parliament from 1867 to 1873. He is best known for his ten years tenure as Minister for Finance, during which he introduced many liberal economic reforms and fought for issues such as free trade and state owned railways. Early life Johan August Gripenstedt was born into a Swedish noble family, Gripenstedt, on August 11, 1813 in the Duchy of Holstein near Lübeck, then part of the German Confederation, where his parents lived at the time. His father Jakob Gripenstedt was a retired Swedish officer. His mother Helena Kristina (née Weinschenck) was the daughter of a German physician, August Weinschenck. The Gripenstedt family's earliest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyldenstierne (noble Family)
The Gyldenstjerne family, also spelled ''Gyldenstierne'' (), is a Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish noble family divided into various branches and ranks. It is one of the oldest noble families in Scandinavia. The family surname appears, in the form of ''Guildenstern'', in William Shakespeare's tragedy ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'' (see: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern). The surname should not be confused with Gyldensteen ("Golden Stone"), the name of another short-lived Danish noble family, first recorded in 1717 and which became extinct in 1749. The family has a prominent position in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish history. It belonged to the higher nobility, and paradoxically, in Sweden it supported the absolute monarchy. The member with the highest standing was the noblewoman Kristina Nilsdotter Gyllenstierna, who as Sten Sture the younger's wife was ''regent consort of Sweden''. History Denmark The oldest known man in the family is the knight Lord Nils Eriksson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
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] |
