1717 in Sweden
Sweden-related events during the year of 1717
Years in Sweden: | 1714 1715 1716 1717 1718 1719 1720 |
Centuries: | 17th century · 18th century · 19th century |
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Years: | 1714 1715 1716 1717 1718 1719 1720 |
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The following events occurred in Sweden in the year 1717.
Incumbents
Events
- 2 May - Battle of Göteborg
- 19 July - Battle of Strömstad
Births
- 2 August - Karl Aurivillius, linguist, translator and orientalist (died 1786)
- 26 November - Olof af Acrel, physician and surgeon (died 1806)
- Date unknown - Elisabeth Lillström, stage actress and opera singer (died 1791)
Deaths
- 16 January - Elias Brenner, painter, numismatist, and archeologist (born 1647)
- 23 February - Magnus Stenbock, military officer (born 1664)
- - Märta Berendes, courtier and memoir writer (born 1639)
References
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