Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History
Swedish royal academy of Scandinavian history (founded 1815)
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The Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History[a] is a Swedish royal academy responsible for promoting the history of science and to preserve documents of historical interests.
History
On 10 November 1815, a committee of publication was founded on the initiative of Adolf Ludvig Stierneld, Baron Stierneld, the famous nobleman and collector of historical documents. Its by-laws was passed in 1821 by Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway.[1] Some recent notable presidents include Erik Lönnroth and Herman Schück.[2]