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Björkborn Manor

April 10, 2024

Björkborn Manor[a] (Swedish: Björkborns herrgård, Swedish pronunciation: [bjœːrkboːɳ])[check vowel length] is a manor house and the very last residence of Alfred Nobel in Sweden. The manor is located in Karlskoga Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden. The current-standing white-colored manor house was built in the 1810s, but the history of the property is older.

Björkborn Manor
Björkborns herrgård
General information
TypeManor house
AddressBjörkbornsvägen 10
Town or cityKarlskoga
CountrySweden
Construction started19th century
Completed1810s
Known forAlfred Nobel
Website
Björkborn Manor

Björkborn Manor is the site of an Alfred Nobel museum. It had a role in the process of the creation of the Nobel Prize and the Nobel Foundation.

Björkborn is located within a park-like garden, that is bordered by a river to the west and south, and by an industrial area to the north.

History edit

First house on the site edit

Established as an ironworks in 1639,[2] by Mårten Drost.[1] Crispin Flygge acquired the property in the 1670s, then passed it over to his widow, Sigrid Ekehielm. In 1703, Björkborn was acquired by Jakob Christiansson Robsahm.

The former-standing manor was built in the 17th century. It included a park-like garden, but which plants were grown is unknown.[3] The Björkborn Ironworks was wound down in 1901.[4][1]

The ironworks was powered by the surrounding waterfalls.[5]

Current-standing house edit

 
Daguerreotype of Olof Philip Oxehufvud

The current manor was completed in 1814 with the purpose of serving as residence for the family who owned Björkborn Ironworks.[6] Robsahm's descendants resided at the property until the 19th century. After the Robsahm era was over, it was acquired by Olof Philip Oxehufvud.[7] In 1873, K.G. Oxehufvud sold the properties to the Bofors-Gullspång company.[1]

Few remains are preserved of the ironworks.[1]

Over the years, the manor has served as residence for members of various prominent Swedish families, e.g. the Robsahm, Geijer, Lagerhjelm, Mitander, Oxehufvud and Myhrman families.[8][1]

Alfred Nobel edit

 
Bust of Alfred Nobel at Björkborn

During the summers of 1894–1896 Alfred Nobel lived in the manor house Björkborn. Even though he died in his villa in Sanremo, Italy and had a home in Paris, it was decided that his residence was at Björkborn in Karlskoga. This allowed Nobel’s will to be adjudicated in Karlskoga. The manor was included in the purchase when Alfred Nobel acquired Bofors-Gullspång in 1894.[9] The manor served as the very last residence of Alfred Nobel in Sweden.[10][11]

Before he had moved in, his nephew, Hjalmar Nobel, conducted a renovation of the building.[12]

The creation of the Nobel Foundation was led from Björkborn Manor by Ragnar Sohlman.[13]

A major part of Alfred Nobel’s private library is still preserved at this site.[14]

Museum (1970s to present day) edit

 
Björkborn Manor

In 1978, the Nobel Museum opened at Björkborn.[15] The site hosts a science center, an exhibition on the Nobel Prize and an industry museum on the history of Bofors.[16] The site has around 10,000 annual visitors.[17]

The museum offers dramatized guided tours to the public.[18]

Conferences can also be hosted at this location.

Official visits edit

In 1895, the then King of Sweden, Oscar II, visited Björkborn.[19]

The current King and Queen of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia, visited Björkborn Manor in 2013 during their official visit to Örebro County.[20]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ The building is often referred to as "Alfred Nobel's Björkborn", its initial name was "Beckborn".[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Sagan om Bofors började vid Beckborn". Karlskoga Tidning Kuriren (in Swedish). 20 August 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  2. ^ Historiskt-geografiskt och statistiskt lexikon öfver Sverige (in Swedish). Stockholm. 1859. p. 197 – via Project Runeberg.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ "Björkborns herrgårdspark". karlskoga.se (in Swedish). Karlskoga Municipality. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  4. ^ Nyqvist, Lars-Gunnar (10 March 2018). "Björkborns bruk (Karlskoga)". Värmländsk industrihistoria (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  5. ^ Ring, Herman A. Sveriges industri - dess stormän och befrämjare (in Swedish). Stockholm: P. B. EKLUNDS FÖRLAG. p. 80 – via Project Runeberg.
  6. ^ "Björkborn Manor – Alfred Nobels Björkborn". nobelkarlskoga.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Gårdsposter - Svenska herrgårdar". www.svenskaherrgardar.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Nordisk familjebok". runeberg.org (in Swedish). 1905. p. 892. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Project Runeberg.
  9. ^ Asarnoj, Nina (5 October 2017). "Herrgården som möjliggjorde Nobelpriset". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Björkborn Manor". NobelPrize.org. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  11. ^ Kämpargård, Niklas (2019). Svemester: så reser du smart och hållbart i Sverige (in Swedish). Mima. ISBN 9789188845535.
  12. ^ "Alfred Nobels sista svenska hem restaureras". Nättidningen Svensk Historia (in Swedish). 8 August 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  13. ^ Carlsson-Lénart, Mats (30 December 2015). "Alfred Nobels testamente - Nobels hästar det sista triumfkortet". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  14. ^ "Alfred Nobel's private library – Russian fiction". NobelPrize.org. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  15. ^ (in Swedish). 21 August 2010. Archived from the original on 21 August 2010. Retrieved 18 October 2022 – via Wayback Machine. 1978 invigdes Nobelmuseet på Björkborn
  16. ^ "Björkborns Herrgård - Besök Alfred Nobels hem i Karlskoga". Ulvsby herrgård (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  17. ^ Remmegård, Nicklas (1 July 2021). "Redo för högsäsong på Björkborn". mnytt.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  18. ^ "Upplev Alfred Nobels Björkborn". karlskoga.se (in Swedish). Karlskoga Municipality. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  19. ^ "Konungens resa genom Vermland och Dal". Wermländingen (in Swedish). 25 September 1895. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Svenska dagstidningar.
  20. ^ "The King and Queen visit Örebro County - Sveriges Kungahus". www.kungahuset.se. Retrieved 12 December 2020.

Further reading edit

  • Arwidson, Sven (1982). Vattenhjulen vid Timsälven : brukshistoria från Bofors och Björkborn åren 1639-1917 (in Swedish).
  • Bande, Alf (1989). Bortglömt 350-årsjubileum. Björkborns bruk är äldre än Bofors Alf Bande (in Swedish).
  • Jungmarker, Sven (1995). Björkborns och Stråningstorps egendomar 1896 (in Swedish).
  • Persson, Ulf (2006). Bofors och Björkborn-ägare och ledning på 1600-talet (in Swedish).
  • Öman, Karin (1995). Alfred Nobels Björkborn (in Swedish). pp. 104–131. ISSN 0281-0964.

External links edit

 
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  • Björkborn Manor at DigitaltMuseum  

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björkborn, manor, swedish, björkborns, herrgård, swedish, pronunciation, bjœːrkboːɳ, check, vowel, length, manor, house, very, last, residence, alfred, nobel, sweden, manor, located, karlskoga, municipality, örebro, county, sweden, current, standing, white, co. Bjorkborn Manor a Swedish Bjorkborns herrgard Swedish pronunciation bjœːrkboːɳ check vowel length is a manor house and the very last residence of Alfred Nobel in Sweden The manor is located in Karlskoga Municipality Orebro County Sweden The current standing white colored manor house was built in the 1810s but the history of the property is older Bjorkborn ManorBjorkborns herrgardGeneral informationTypeManor houseAddressBjorkbornsvagen 10Town or cityKarlskogaCountrySwedenConstruction started19th centuryCompleted1810sKnown forAlfred NobelWebsiteBjorkborn ManorBjorkborn Manor is the site of an Alfred Nobel museum It had a role in the process of the creation of the Nobel Prize and the Nobel Foundation Bjorkborn is located within a park like garden that is bordered by a river to the west and south and by an industrial area to the north Contents 1 History 1 1 First house on the site 1 2 Current standing house 2 Alfred Nobel 2 1 Museum 1970s to present day 3 Official visits 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External linksHistory editFirst house on the site edit Established as an ironworks in 1639 2 by Marten Drost 1 Crispin Flygge acquired the property in the 1670s then passed it over to his widow Sigrid Ekehielm In 1703 Bjorkborn was acquired by Jakob Christiansson Robsahm The former standing manor was built in the 17th century It included a park like garden but which plants were grown is unknown 3 The Bjorkborn Ironworks was wound down in 1901 4 1 The ironworks was powered by the surrounding waterfalls 5 Current standing house edit nbsp Daguerreotype of Olof Philip OxehufvudThe current manor was completed in 1814 with the purpose of serving as residence for the family who owned Bjorkborn Ironworks 6 Robsahm s descendants resided at the property until the 19th century After the Robsahm era was over it was acquired by Olof Philip Oxehufvud 7 In 1873 K G Oxehufvud sold the properties to the Bofors Gullspang company 1 Few remains are preserved of the ironworks 1 Over the years the manor has served as residence for members of various prominent Swedish families e g the Robsahm Geijer Lagerhjelm Mitander Oxehufvud and Myhrman families 8 1 Alfred Nobel edit nbsp Bust of Alfred Nobel at BjorkbornDuring the summers of 1894 1896 Alfred Nobel lived in the manor house Bjorkborn Even though he died in his villa in Sanremo Italy and had a home in Paris it was decided that his residence was at Bjorkborn in Karlskoga This allowed Nobel s will to be adjudicated in Karlskoga The manor was included in the purchase when Alfred Nobel acquired Bofors Gullspang in 1894 9 The manor served as the very last residence of Alfred Nobel in Sweden 10 11 Before he had moved in his nephew Hjalmar Nobel conducted a renovation of the building 12 The creation of the Nobel Foundation was led from Bjorkborn Manor by Ragnar Sohlman 13 A major part of Alfred Nobel s private library is still preserved at this site 14 Museum 1970s to present day edit nbsp Bjorkborn ManorIn 1978 the Nobel Museum opened at Bjorkborn 15 The site hosts a science center an exhibition on the Nobel Prize and an industry museum on the history of Bofors 16 The site has around 10 000 annual visitors 17 The museum offers dramatized guided tours to the public 18 Conferences can also be hosted at this location Official visits editIn 1895 the then King of Sweden Oscar II visited Bjorkborn 19 The current King and Queen of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia visited Bjorkborn Manor in 2013 during their official visit to Orebro County 20 See also editBofors Bjorkborn Bridge List of castles and palaces in Sweden Nobel Laboratory Nobel Prize MuseumNotes edit The building is often referred to as Alfred Nobel s Bjorkborn its initial name was Beckborn 1 References edit a b c d e f Sagan om Bofors borjade vid Beckborn Karlskoga Tidning Kuriren in Swedish 20 August 2016 Retrieved 21 October 2022 Historiskt geografiskt och statistiskt lexikon ofver Sverige in Swedish Stockholm 1859 p 197 via Project Runeberg a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint location missing publisher link Bjorkborns herrgardspark karlskoga se in Swedish Karlskoga Municipality Retrieved 19 October 2022 Nyqvist Lars Gunnar 10 March 2018 Bjorkborns bruk Karlskoga Varmlandsk industrihistoria in Swedish Retrieved 19 October 2022 Ring Herman A Sveriges industri dess storman och beframjare in Swedish Stockholm P B EKLUNDS FORLAG p 80 via Project Runeberg Bjorkborn Manor Alfred Nobels Bjorkborn nobelkarlskoga se in Swedish Retrieved 12 December 2020 Gardsposter Svenska herrgardar www svenskaherrgardar se in Swedish Retrieved 19 October 2022 Nordisk familjebok runeberg org in Swedish 1905 p 892 Retrieved 21 October 2022 via Project Runeberg Asarnoj Nina 5 October 2017 Herrgarden som mojliggjorde Nobelpriset Sveriges Radio in Swedish Retrieved 27 July 2021 Bjorkborn Manor NobelPrize org Retrieved 12 December 2020 Kampargard Niklas 2019 Svemester sa reser du smart och hallbart i Sverige in Swedish Mima ISBN 9789188845535 Alfred Nobels sista svenska hem restaureras Nattidningen Svensk Historia in Swedish 8 August 2012 Retrieved 19 October 2022 Carlsson Lenart Mats 30 December 2015 Alfred Nobels testamente Nobels hastar det sista triumfkortet Sveriges Radio in Swedish Retrieved 4 September 2021 Alfred Nobel s private library Russian fiction NobelPrize org Retrieved 19 October 2022 Nobelmuseets Vanner 20 ar in Swedish 21 August 2010 Archived from the original on 21 August 2010 Retrieved 18 October 2022 via Wayback Machine 1978 invigdes Nobelmuseet pa Bjorkborn Bjorkborns Herrgard Besok Alfred Nobels hem i Karlskoga Ulvsby herrgard in Swedish Retrieved 18 October 2022 Remmegard Nicklas 1 July 2021 Redo for hogsasong pa Bjorkborn mnytt se in Swedish Retrieved 19 October 2022 Upplev Alfred Nobels Bjorkborn karlskoga se in Swedish Karlskoga Municipality Retrieved 18 October 2022 Konungens resa genom Vermland och Dal Wermlandingen in Swedish 25 September 1895 Retrieved 21 October 2022 via Svenska dagstidningar The King and Queen visit Orebro County Sveriges Kungahus www kungahuset se Retrieved 12 December 2020 Further reading editArwidson Sven 1982 Vattenhjulen vid Timsalven brukshistoria fran Bofors och Bjorkborn aren 1639 1917 in Swedish Bande Alf 1989 Bortglomt 350 arsjubileum Bjorkborns bruk ar aldre an Bofors Alf Bande in Swedish Jungmarker Sven 1995 Bjorkborns och Straningstorps egendomar 1896 in Swedish Persson Ulf 2006 Bofors och Bjorkborn agare och ledning pa 1600 talet in Swedish Oman Karin 1995 Alfred Nobels Bjorkborn in Swedish pp 104 131 ISSN 0281 0964 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bjorkborn Manor Official website Bjorkborn Manor at DigitaltMuseum nbsp Portals nbsp History of science nbsp Sweden nbsp Architecture 59 20 25 N 14 32 05 E 59 34028 N 14 53464 E 59 34028 14 53464 nbsp This article about a Swedish building or structure is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte 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