Brief Life History of Engelbrecht
Engelbrecht Swensson was born on 2 August 1754, in Edsviken, Västra Götaland, Sweden as the son of Svend Andersson and Britta Svendsdotter. He married Elin Nilsdotter in 1784. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 17 May 1819, in Steneby, Älvsborg, Sweden, at the age of 64.
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Sources (2)
- Engelbrect Svensson in entry for Brynte Engelbrectsson, "Sweden Baptisms, 1611-1920"
- Engelbrecht Swensson in entry for Anna Engelbrechtsdotter, "Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920"
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World Events (2)
1809
Sweden declared independence. Constitutional monarchy established. Russia took Aland Island group from Sweden.
1814
Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik. German Kurt, Gerda.
Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Svensson . This surname is also found in Denmark, northern Germany, and Norway, but it is rare there.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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