1649 in Sweden

Events from the year 1649 in Sweden

Incumbents Monarch – Christina

Events

René Descartes arrives in Sweden. Swedish Africa Company is founded. A new school regulation is created, including the introduction of Pedagogium, Trivial school and Gymnasium Gymnasium. The public net of transportation is re-organised. Långholmens spinnhus is founded.

Births

Christina Eleonora Drakenhielm, convert (died 1712) Magdalena Stenbock, politically active countess and salon holder (died 1727)

Deaths

Constantia Eriksdotter, illegitimate daughter of Eric XIV of Sweden and Agda Persdotter (born 1560)

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