1737 in Sweden

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Maria Gustava Gyllenstierna. Engraving by Jacob Gillberg.

Events from the year 1737 in Sweden

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References

  1. Tryggve Byström (1981). Svenska komedien 1737-1754. Borås: Centraltryckeriet AB. ISBN   91-1-813241-3
  2. Tryggve Byström (1981). Svenska komedien 1737-1754. Borås: Centraltryckeriet AB. ISBN   91-1-813241-3