Bengt von Hofsten
Swedish ironmaster (1747–1826)
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Bengt von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn][check vowel length]; 17 June 1747 – 10 November 1826), was a Swedish ironmaster and hovjunkare.
Born17 June 1747
Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden
Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden
Died10 November 1826 (aged 79)
Hönsäter, Sweden
Hönsäter, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Spouse
Christina Lovisa Geijer
(m. 1779)Bengt von Hofsten | |
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| Coat of arms |  |
| Born | 17 June 1747 Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden |
| Died | 10 November 1826 (aged 79) Hönsäter, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Spouse |
Christina Lovisa Geijer
(m. 1779) |
| Issue | |
| Father | Erland von Hofsten |
| Occupation | Ironmaster |
Life and work
Bengt von Hofsten was born on June 17, 1747, in Karlskoga, Sweden, and was the third of five children of Erland[1] and Christina von Hofsten (née Kolthoff). His father was an ironmaster at both Valåsen and Villingsberg Works. In 1760, he enrolled at Uppsala University.[2]
In 1779, Bengt von Hofsten married Christina Lovisa Geijer at Lindfors Works,[2] known as "nåda på Valåsen".[1]
In 1796, Von Hofsten acquired Hönsäter Manor.[3]