Fredrica Bremer (1801 - 1865)

Born 17 Aug 1801 in Tuorla, Åbo, Åbo och Björneborg, Suomi

Ancestors

Died 31 Dec 1865 at age 64 in Årsta slott, Österhaninge, Stockholm, Sverige

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Biography

Fredrika Bremer is Notable.

Fredrika Bremer was born in Tuorla Estate, Swedish church in Åbo, Finland, on August 17, 1801.^[1] Her father, Carl Fredric Bremer (1770–1830), was a wealthy merchant and shipowner. Her mother, Brita Charlotta Hollström, was the daughter of a pastor. Bremer had five older siblings, four brothers and one sister.

The Bremer family was descended from Swedish and German immigrants. Bremer's paternal grandfather, Carl Fredric Bremer, was born in Sweden in 1732. He immigrated to Finland in 1756 and settled in Åbo. Bremer's maternal grandfather, Gabriel Hollström, was born in Finland in 1742. He was a pastor in the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

She was a Finnish-Swedish writer, social reformer, and feminist. She is considered to be the founder of the Swedish novel, and her work helped to introduce realism to Swedish literature. Bremer was also a pioneer in the Swedish women's rights movement, and her work helped to raise awareness of the need for women's education and legal equality.

Bremer's parents were both well-educated and cultured people. They raised their children in a loving and supportive environment. Bremer received a good education at home and in private schools. She learned to speak Swedish, Finnish, German, and French.

Bremer's family was deeply affected by the Napoleonic Wars. In 1809, Finland was ceded to Russia by Sweden. Bremer's father lost his business and the family was forced to move to Stockholm, Sweden.

Bremer was a strong advocate for women's rights. She believed that women should have the same opportunities as men to receive an education and to pursue their own careers. Bremer also believed that women should have legal equality with men. She campaigned for changes in Swedish law that would give women more control over their own lives and property.

Fredrika Bremer died on December 31, 1865 in Årsta Castle, Sverige, at the age of 64. She is remembered as one of the most important writers and social reformers in Swedish history. Her work continues to inspire and educate people all over the world.

Bremer County, Iowa is named for her. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.sukuhistoria.fi/sshy/kirjat/Kirkonkirjat/turun_ruotsalainen/syntyneet_1756-1803_jk1184-1185/323.htm
2. ↑ Bremer County, Iowa

• https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredrika_Bremer
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredrika_Bremer
• Fredrika Bremer, https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/artikel/16936, Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (art av Sverker Ek.), fetched 2023-10-30.
• SDB Sveriges dödbok

Bremer, Fredrika

Årsta

Död 31/12 1865.

Kyrkobokförd i Österhaninge (Stockholms län, Södermanland).

Född 17/8 1801 i Finland, Pikis.

Ogift kvinna.

Motsvarande folkbokföringsförsamling(ar) 1/1 2020:

Österhaninge, Haninge kn (Stockholms län, Södermanland)

Källor:

DB, FB, HFL (sida: 60)

Post-ID:

SDB7_06036424

• Bremer County, Iowa