Brief Life History of Carolina Sophia
When Carolina Sophia Svensdotter was born on 4 May 1847, in Hjälmseryd, Jönköping, Sweden, her father, Sven Petersson, was 35 and her mother, Anna Maria Petersdotter, was 37.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Carolina Sophia? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Carolina Sophia Svensdotter, "Sweden Baptisms, 1611-1920"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1848 · The March Unrest
The March Unrest, or the Marsoroligheterna, was a series of riots in Stockholm in March 1848, due to news of the French Revolution. As a mob gathered and plundered shops on March 19, the militia fired shots and 18 deaths. The army arrived on March 21 for reinforcement and terminated any further rioting.
1852
Anti-Jewish riots broke out in Stockholm.
1884 · Fredrika Bremer Association is Founded
Fredrika Bremer Association was founded in 1884 and is Sweden's oldest women's rights organization.
Name Meaning
Variant of Caroline , in some cases probably chosen with reference to the states of North and South Carolina in the U.S., which were named in honour of Charles II .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.