Monument · Stockholm

Monument

d. 1932

Photograph at the Monument Monument
Photograph: Holger.Ellgaard, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

The Engelbrektsstatyn is a significant monument located in Stockholm, Sweden. Erected in 1932, it stands as a tribute within the city, commemorating a notable figure or event from Swedish history. Its presence in Stockholm highlights its importance as a public memorial, intended to educate and remind both residents and visitors of specific historical contributions. The monument forms part of the rich tapestry of public art and historical markers found across the city, each telling a piece of Sweden's past.

This monument dates from the early 20th century, a period when many European nations were reflecting on their histories and erecting public memorials to national figures and significant events. The year 1932 places its creation in the interwar period, an era often marked by a consolidation of national identity through cultural and historical representations. Across Sweden, and indeed much of Europe, there was a tradition of memorialising historical leaders or movements that shaped the nation, often placing these monuments in prominent civic spaces to ensure their visibility and impact on public consciousness.

The Engelbrektsstatyn is situated in Stockholm, making it accessible to those exploring the city. As a public monument, it can be viewed freely by visitors. It is located outdoors, allowing for respectful observation at any time. When visiting, one can appreciate its design and context within the urban landscape of Stockholm. Visitors are encouraged to observe the monument with due reverence, reflecting on its historical significance and its enduring presence in the capital.

Monument in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

Editorial descriptions, photography and tribute links are original TributeLegacy work, layered on top of the open data.

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