1875 in Sweden

Events from the year 1875 in Sweden

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Incumbents

Monarch â Oscar II reigned over Sweden during this period. His reign began in 1872 and lasted until 1907, during which he focused on modernizing the country and promoting peace in Europe.

Inauguration of the Swedish Theatre (Stockholm). The Swedish Theatre in Stockholm officially opened its doors in 1875. This venue became a central hub for performing arts in Sweden, showcasing a variety of theatrical productions and contributing to the cultural landscape of the country 1
Alfred Nobel invents the Gelignite.
First issue of the Falkenbergs Tidning
GÃ¶teborgs BK is founded.
Elsa Borg move to Stockholm and open the first bible home for education of Christian social workers in the slums.
The Rower woman profession is formally abolished (though not forbidden) in Stockholm.^[1]
Economic, cultural and industrial shifts were marked by the Vulcan Matchstick Factory Fire.
The Metric System was formally introduced in Sweden.

14 January - Felix Hamrin, prime minister. Born in 1875, Hamrin would later become a prominent politician in Sweden, serving as Prime Minister from 1920 to 1921. His contributions to Swedish politics were significant during his tenure. (died 1937)
21 June - Nelly ThÃ¼ring, politician. ThÃ¼ring was born into a politically active family and became known for her work as a politician advocating for women's rights and social justice throughout her life. (died 1972)

28 February - Sophia Isberg, wood cut artist (born 1819)
5 July - Maria RÃ¶hl, portrait artist (born 1801)
18 November - Martina von Schwerin, Lady of letters, salonist and culture personality (born 1789)