Jake Påhlman Peterson

Jake Påhlman Peterson

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Jake Påhlman Peterson discovered his connection to the Påhlman family through an obscure court record. A historian and director of Polmanarkivet, he reconstructs six centuries of their history from the traces they left behind.

Gustaf Påhlman ( -1695)

He served under Count Douglas, was knighted by Queen Kristina, and captured in Denmark – Gustaf Påhlman’s ascent to first lieutenant was consistent yet eventful.
· 5 min read

Anders Otto Påhlman (1740 – 1815)

His trajectory may have been unconventional, but Anders Otto Påhlman proved time and again that he could step up for others and make the best of life’s challenges.
· 5 min read
Portrait of Jörgen Pålman (b. 1597)

Portrait of Jörgen Pålman (b. 1597)

Title Jörgen Pålman, f. 1597, kapten Description Standing, full figure, phase right. Right hand at side, cane and hat in left hand. Red sweater with skirt and trousers with silver galleons, lace collar. Pink armband,
· 1 min read
10 Questions with Göran Mörner

10 Questions with Göran Mörner

With his new book, Göran Mörner hopes that people will finally know what their Coat of Arms should look like. “I realized that there had been a great misconception of the objects and colors in some Coats of Arms. These letter patents hadn’t been shown to the public in 350 years.”
· 4 min read
Jürgen Polman’s Plea for Truth and Justice

Jürgen Polman’s Plea for Truth and Justice

In the early 17th century, an agitated Jürgen Polman penned a desperate letter to Axel Oxenstierna, the Lord High Chancellor of Sweden, appealing to him and the King for help in a matter regarding his land in Finland.
· 12 min read

Follow six centuries of family history as it's uncovered.


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