1787 in Sweden

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Events from the year 1787 in Sweden

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References

  1. Wåhlberg, Per Arne: Cirkus i Sverige : bidrag till vårt lands kulturhistoria. Stockholm Carlsson 1992. ISBN   91-7798-591-5