New Sweden - Wikipedia
WEBNew Sweden was a Swedish colony along the Delaware River from 1638 to 1655, with settlers from Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands. It was conquered by the Dutch and incorporated into New Netherland, and its history is related to the Thirty Years' War and the age of greatness of Sweden.
New Sweden | Colony, Map, Location, & History | Britannica
WEBJul 20, 1998 · Learn about New Sweden, the only Swedish colony in North America, founded in 1638 and conquered by the Dutch in 1655. Explore its history, geography, governors, and key people such as Peter Minuit and Johan Printz.
New Sweden - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
WEBThe colony of New Sweden extended along the western bank of the Delaware River between what became Philadelphia and New Castle, Delaware. This map of New Sweden is attributed to Swedish engineer Peter Lindestrom in 1654, a year before the colony was conquered by the Dutch.
Brief History of New Sweden in America | The Swedish Colonial …
WEBLearn about the 17th century Swedish colony in the Delaware Valley, its rise and fall, and its legacy in the United States. Explore the map, timeline, and sources of this historical overview by The Swedish Colonial Society.
Map of New Sweden | The Swedish Colonial Society
WEBCelebration of New Jersey’s Swedish History. SCS Council has approved ADDITIONAL certifications for those Forefather members who can prove lineage to more that one Forefather. Expedia Sweden created an interactive map that visualizes the Swedish migration to each state. Society Info & Book Sales.
New Sweden Timeline Map | American Swedish Historical Museum
WEBExplore the New Sweden Colony between the years 1638 and 1700 with our Timeline Map shown below. It details the progression and collapse of the colony, as well as explaining how the area and its rulers changed over time.
Swedish colonies in the Americas - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history and legacy of Swedish colonies in North America and the Caribbean, including New Sweden on the Delaware River. Find out how Swedish settlers influenced the culture, trade and politics of the regions they inhabited.
Swedish overseas colonies - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history and geography of the Swedish colonies in Africa, Asia and North America from 1638 to 1878. Find out how Sweden lost and regained its colonies, and what impact they had on the Swedish Empire.
New Sweden in North America: A major power’s adventures in …
WEBClick here to read the Swedish version of this page. NOTE: Lidköping, a 15th century town on the southern shore of Lake Vänern has several historical links to New Sweden. After she returned to Sweden, Armegot Printz lived at nearby Läckö …
New Sweden: The Swedish settlements in North America
WEBSwedish colonists settled in Upland on the West side of the South River between Tinicum island and Fort Christina. A blockhouse called Fort Nya Vasa was built on a creek near the Schuylkill. Fort Nya Korsholm was founded on an island west of the mouth of the Schuylkill (near present-day Philadelphia).
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