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  Great Buildings Online - Master Buildings List 2006.0520
Turku Cemetery Chapel, by Erik Bryggman, at Turku, Finland, 1939 to 1941.
Woodland Chapel, by Erik Gunnar Asplund, at Stockholm, Sweden, 1918 to 1920.
Woodland Crematorium, by Erik Gunnar Asplund, at Stockholm, Sweden, 1935 to 1940.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy; the crown is hereditary in accordance with the law of primogeniture.
The primate of Sweden is the Archbishop of Upsala; the king is the summus episcopus.
Erik undertook a crusade in Finland and after his return was killed in a battle (1160) with a Danish pretender Magnus Henriksson.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/14347a.htm   (10120 words)

  
 Erik Gunnar Asplund - Great Buildings Online
Lister County Courthouse, at Solvesborg, Sweden, 1917 to 1921.
Woodland Chapel, at Stockholm, Sweden, 1918 to 1920.
Woodland Crematorium, at Stockholm, Sweden, 1935 to 1940.
www.greatbuildings.com /architects/Erik_Gunnar_Asplund.html   (299 words)

  
 Sweden - IBWiki
The Kingdom of Sweden is one of the founding member states of the Commonwealth of the Scandinavian Realm.
It is a land of forests, bounded in the north by Samme and Finland, in the east by the Baltic Sea, in the west by Norway, and in the south by Denmark.(1)
Sweden's Statsråd (State Council) decided to continue to remain within the Scandinavian Realm by paying homage to the candidate elected by the Scandinavian Rigsråd (Realm Council), Christian IX, from the House of Glücksburg, which is a junior line of the House of Oldenburg.
ib.frath.net /w/Sweden   (1357 words)

  
 A Brief History of Sweden
In bronze age Sweden horses and chariots were used and carvings of boats suggest that trade was important.
Sweden enjoyed a measure of liberty and two political parties emerged, the night-caps and the hats.
Sweden had maintained a policy of neutrality since 1814 and this policy had served the country well.
www.localhistories.org /sweden.html   (2589 words)

  
 The History Of Sweden
Sweden's remarkable success in the Thirty Years' War may be partially attributed to reforms instituted by Gustavus and the nobility, including the creation of an efficient central bureaucracy and the reorganization of local government under county governors.
Sweden remained neutral during World War I and was not seriously affected by the war until the Germans began unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917.
Sweden, proud of its open society in which leaders could mingle freely with the public, was deeply shocked.
members.tripod.com /~worldsite/sweden/history.html   (4326 words)

  
 Ancestors and Family of Erik X Knutsson
Erik X, Erik Knutsson was the King of Sweden between 1208 and 1216.
At that time, king Eric X married princess Richeza of Denmark, daughter of the late Valdemar I of Denmark, and sister of the then reigning Valdemar II the Victorious.
Erik married Rikisa of Denmark Valdemarsdotter, daughter of Valdemar I Knudsson the Great of Denmark and Sophia of Novgorod, in 1210.
nygaard.howards.net /files/2008.htm   (431 words)

  
 Nordic FAQ - 7 of 7 - SWEDEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Northwestern Sweden is crossed by an ancient mountain chain; the remainder of the north is a southeast-sloping plateau that rises to between 200 and 500 meters.
Despite brief victories, the war goes badly for Sweden and by the spring of 1809 the Finnish troops had surrendered, the main army had retreated to Sweden and in the peace treaty of Fredrikshamn September 1809 the whole of Finland was joined to Russia.
Erik Johan Stagnelius's Neoplatonism, Esaias Tegner's and Erik Gustaf Geijer's glorification of the nation's past, and Abraham Viktor Rydberg's idealistic liberalism all reflect the philosophical orientation of Swedish 19th-century romanticism.
www.faqs.org /faqs/nordic-faq/part7_SWEDEN   (17175 words)

  
 World Homes Network - Sweden
Sweden in 1611 was lacking in population, internal communications, and material resources, and its geographical position was unfavourable for the expansion of its trade, since its way to the North Sea and the Atlantic was controlled by Denmark.
Sweden became an important power in Germany, and was recognized as the leader of Protestant Europe, and the greatest power of the north.
Sweden in World War II Sweden was neutral during World War II, although, when the USSR invaded Finland, Sweden showed its sympathy by opening its frontiers to Finnish refugees and enrolling volunteers to fight for the Finns.
www.world-homes.net /atlas/europe/Scandanavia/sweden.htm   (3226 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Charles X, king of Sweden (Scandinavian History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Czar Alexis of Russia invaded Livonia, Frederick III of Denmark declared war (1657) on Sweden, and Frederick William of Brandenburg deserted his alliance with Sweden.
By the Treaty of Roskilde (1658) Sweden's southern boundary was extended to the sea; Denmark ceded to Sweden the provinces of Skane, Halland, Blekinge, and Bohuslan and also Bornholm and part of Norway.
By the Treaty of Copenhagen (1660) Sweden regained its four southern provinces from Denmark, and by the Treaty of Kardis (1661) with Russia the two countries returned to the prewar status quo.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Charles10Swe.html   (439 words)

  
 Timeline Sweden
1924 Mar 15, Sweden recognized the U.S.S.R. 1927 Jan 30, Olof Palme, PM of Sweden (1969-76, 1982-86), was born in Stockholm.
In Sweden construction of a controversial tunnel was halted when water draining from the tunnel was found to be contaminated by the sealing compound, Rhoca-Gil.
Sweden took advantage by scoring twice, with both goals by Detroit Red Wings players: Henrik Zetterberg slightly less than five minutes into the period and Niklas Kronwall eight minutes later.
timelines.ws /countries/SWEDEN.HTML   (7662 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Sweden puts away Paraguay 1-0 on late winner from Arsenal man Ljungberg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sweden has four points and can guarantee advancement to the second round with a win or tie against England on Tuesday.
Much like against Trinidad, Sweden generated several close scoring chances, but was unable to put the ball in the net until Ljungberg's strike.
In the 59th minute, a floating pass from midfield beat the Paraguayan offsides trap, and Allback was left all alone behind the defense to corral the bouncing ball.
www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/worldcup/2006-06-15-sweden-paraguay_x.htm   (934 words)

  
 My Homepage
Erik Meijer is an architect in the SQL Server group at Microsoft.
Erik Meijer, There Is No Impedance Mismatch (Language Integrated Query In Visual Basic 9), OOPSLA 2006 Demo.
Erik Meijer, Brian Beckman, and Gavien Bierman, LINQ: Reconciling Objects, Relations, and XML In the.NET Framework, In SIGMOD 2006 Industrial Track.
research.microsoft.com /~emeijer   (889 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Trinidad and Tobago celebrates tie as Hislop holds Sweden scoreless   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sweden held a decided edge in experience and world-class talent, as well as the one-man advantage after Avery John was sent off in the 46th minute.
Sweden, which has more players on its current squad from the 2002 World Cup than any other team in Germany, is winless in seven opening matches sine 1958, with two losses and five ties.
Sweden came right back and Ibrahimovic got another chance in front of the net, but Hislop made a great reflex save to deflect it out.
www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/worldcup/2006-06-10-sweden-trinidad_x.htm?csp=34   (944 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - England claims Group B with 2-2 draw vs. Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sweden is 4-0-8 in the streak against England, with four of the matches coming while Eriksson — a Swede — has coached England.
The ball sailed straight for the goal and Sweden goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson leaped desperately to deflect it.
It looked as if England's misery against Sweden was finally over in the 85th, when Cole sent a beautiful cross from the edge of the box to Gerrard, who'd come on for Rooney in the 69th minute.
www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/worldcup/2006-06-20-england-sweden_x.htm   (1048 words)

  
 Paradox Interactive Forums - Royal Court of Sweden
Albert of Sweden (or Albrecht von Mecklenburg in German) was born in 1338 and was elected king of Sweden in 1363.
This treaty is signed to establish the border between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic of Novgorod and as a token of friendship to end the hostilities between the two soverign countries.
Sweden at this time can be said to consist of six rich agricultural provinces with great plains, their neighboring dark woods (see the table) and the more independent people at the coast and in the archipelago.
www.europa-universalis.com /forum/showthread.php?t=201485   (11873 words)

  
 Erik Axel Karlfeldt
Erik Axel Karlfeldt was born Erik Axel Eriksson in Folkärna in the rural province of Dalarna, central Sweden.
Karlfeldt's early works were influenced by Gustaf Fröding and the popular movement in Sweden which idolized simple life in the countryside.
ERIK AXEL KARLFELDTS DIKTER, 1943, 1950, 1963, 1986
www.kirjasto.sci.fi /karlfeld.htm   (1143 words)

  
 Inside Sweden's Manor Houses | Departures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
As late as the 17th and 18th centuries, Sweden was a very poor country whose noble families were often hard-pressed to maintain even the barest semblance of elegance.
The best place to study, firsthand, the architecture and decor of these country houses is Sweden's fertile, southernmost province, known as Scania, which, although a seven-hour drive from the Swedish capital, is now only half an hour from Copenhagen, via the two-year-old Øresund Bridge.
The Swedish year is manic-depressive, with long hours of dispiriting darkness in winter and equally long hours of soft brilliance in summer; in both seasons, the sun often seems to dawdle motionlessly on the horizon, casting slanting shafts of tremulous, watery light.
www.departures.com /ad/ad_1102_sweden.html   (2389 words)

  
 Smala Sussie (2003)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
One is where Erik decides to move to Stockholm because of the film company has forgotten to send the last act of Pulp Fiction (1994) to the local theatre.
In real life it was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and the projectionist came down and told the ending of the movie.
Goofs: Plot holes: When Micke Tretton is telling Erik what has happened, he reveals several things that he has no way of knowing, such as the fact that there is still money left and that Sussie has it.
imdb.com /title/tt0323998   (417 words)

  
 Titles of European hereditary rulers
Sweden aquired Karelia and Ingria by treaty of Stolbovo (1617).
Sweden ceded Livonia, Estonia and Ingria to Russia (1721).
Sweden ceded Bremen and Verden to the Elector of Hanover.
www.geocities.com /eurprin/sweden.html   (6170 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Kristina: The Girl King, Sweden, 1638 (Royal Diaries): Books: Carolyn Meyer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
At age six, upon the death of her father, the child Kristina, was proclaimed King of Sweden, with regents assigned to council until she assumes the throne at age eighteen.
When we meet 11 year old Kristina Vasa, the KING of Sweden, she is sitting by her window at the Castle of the Three Crowns in Stockholm, Sweden, writing in the small book given to her by her Aunt Katarina to record her thoughts and feelings.
Before Kristina was born, her parents, King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden and his wife Maria Eleonora, had tried for years to have a child that survived.
www.amazon.com /Kristina-Sweden-1638-Royal-Diaries/dp/0439249767   (1360 words)

  
 SWEDEN Centre Description
The Centre represents Sweden in the Nordic Theatre Union, the ITI and is a member of the IETM.
In Sweden there are more than 200 professional theatres and theatre groups, most of which receive subsidies from the government and the local authorities.
Our theatre tradition dates back to the 16th century, but continuos theatre activities were not achieved until the establishment of the Royal stages during the era of the king Gustav III at the end of the 18th century.
www.iti-worldwide.org /amt/countries/p_SWEDEN.html   (3481 words)

  
 thePeerage.com - Erik X Knutsson, King of Sweden and others
A genealogical survey of the peerage of Britain as well as the royal families of Europe
     Erik X Knutsson, King of Sweden was the son of Knut Eriksson, King of Sweden.
     Erik X Knutsson, King of Sweden succeeded to the title of King Erik X of Sweden in 1208.
www.thepeerage.com /p4281.htm   (855 words)

  
 Erik J. Heels: Finland, WW2, And International Law   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Finland first became independent in 1809, when Tsar Alexander I of Russia gained control of Finland in a war with Sweden and made Finland an autonomous Grand Duchy.
Meanwhile, the other Allied nations looked on helplessly, wanting to aid Finland, but not wanting to fight against one of their anti-German allies.
Great Britain, France, and Sweden called for aid to be send to Finland, but only Sweden actually send any aid.
www.erikjheels.com /1997/03/24/000033.html   (8347 words)

  
 Time1b   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
1007 - Constantine X Ducas, Emperor of Byzantium, born.
1067 - Constantine X Ducas, Emperor of Byzantium, died.
1160 - Erik IX Jedvarsson, King of Sweden and Saint, died.
www.byzantios.net /modar/Time1b.htm   (7114 words)

  
 iATN - Sweden Member Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Welcome to the International Automotive Technicians' Network member directory for the country of Sweden.
The following is a complete list of all iATN members in Sweden, sorted by city.
You may jump to a particular city in Sweden by clicking on one of the letters listed below, or use the iATN Shop Finder to quickly search for a world-class repair facility near you.
www.iatn.net /dir/other/sweden.html   (81 words)

  
 Erik the Viking (1989)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Plot Summary: Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to...
I also thought Tim Robbins was quite good as the outcast Erik.
The story, on the other hand, was pedestrian and not very engrossing, but I was laughing pretty hard most of the time so the story became just a background aspect of this very funny film anyways.
us.imdb.com /Title?0097289   (345 words)

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