Memorial · Stockholm

Memorial

Photograph at the Memorial Memorial
Photograph: Allsong, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

This memorial in Stockholm, Sweden, commemorates Gustavo Erici. Erected in 1774, it stands as a lasting tribute, marking a point in time within the city's history. Memorials of this kind often serve to preserve the memory of individuals or events deemed significant to a community, encouraging reflection and remembrance among those who encounter them. The creation date situates it within a particular era of Swedish history, reflecting the customs and commemorative practices of the late 18th century.

The memorial to Gustavo Erici was created in a period when such tributes were an established part of civic and national remembrance. These installations typically honoured figures whose contributions were considered noteworthy for cultural, political, or military reasons. European cities, including Stockholm, often developed traditions of public commemoration, aiming to both celebrate past achievements and inspire future generations. The practice of erecting statues or monuments in public spaces gained considerable traction during this era, becoming a common way to acknowledge significant individuals or historical moments within the urban landscape.

The memorial is situated in Stockholm, Sweden. As a publicly accessible memorial, it can be visited respectfully by those wishing to observe and reflect upon its historical significance. Visitors should be mindful of its commemorative purpose, maintaining a quiet and considerate demeanour while in its vicinity. The exact location within the city means it is likely to be integrated into the urban fabric, accessible for personal viewing and contemplation.

Memorial 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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