Polman, Påhlman, von Pohlmann family
new exhibition
About Polmanarkivet
Where genealogy, history, & curation converge
Polman + arkivet = The Polman Archive, the leading digital repository for the Polman, Påhlman, & von Pohlmann family, with an extensive archive of digital collections, interactive exhibits, and research material. We believe every family has stories deserving of an archive.
Collections
Our collection currently contains family and cultural objects dating from the 16th century to today. These include over 100 items, including our physical collections and a range of curated objects from cultural institutions worldwide.
family history
A family legacy spanning more than six centuries
Explore the fascinating family history of the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann family as we journey through the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages, the height of the Swedish Empire in the 17th century, and the Livonian and Estonian governorates of imperial Russia in the 18th century.
Early 1500s
The earliest known ancestors found in the Holy Roman Empire in present-day Germany.
1600
The Patriarch, Jürgen Polman, enters the service of Duke Karl of Södermanland, future sovereign of Sweden.
1650
Johan and his brother Gustaf are knighted at Stockholm Castle by Queen Kristina with the name Påhlman.
Research
Unlocking the past through research & dissemination
Genealogical and artefact research is a vital part of Polmanarkivet’s activities because it gives us a better understanding of the family history and the context in which they lived. We hope to create an even fuller picture of the Polman past, with the collections as its focal point.
Chronicle
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Become a patron or volunteer. Contribute an item to grow the collection. Or donate to help keep the lights on. Find out how you can support Polmanarkivet.
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