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Jürgen Polman

All posts, collection items, and stories related to Jürgen or Göran Polman d.ä.

Items in the collection

17th century coat of arms from Göran Pålman’s portrait

17th century coat of arms from Göran Pålman’s portrait
Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627

Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627
Georg Pohlmann’s commitment to Alexander von Essen for the villages of Nurmis

Georg Pohlmann’s commitment to Alexander von Essen for the villages of Nurmis
Gustav Adolf’s letter to Jürgen Pohlmann about the village of Öötla

Gustav Adolf’s letter to Jürgen Pohlmann about the village of Öötla
Jürgen Polman’s letter to Axel Oxensterina

Jürgen Polman’s letter to Axel Oxensterina
Fragment of the Väike-Öötla manor lease agreement

Fragment of the Väike-Öötla manor lease agreement
Göran Pålman the Elder (ca. 1576-1641)

Göran Pålman the Elder (ca. 1576-1641)

Writing

Rediscovering Jürgen Polman the Elder's Obscure Portrait

Rediscovering Jürgen Polman the Elder's Obscure Portrait

For over 50 years, this 17th-century portrait of the family patriarch has remained hidden — until now. Polmanarkivet unearthed this important artwork and invites you to explore its origins and the story of how it was rediscovered....
· 16 min read
Jürgen Polman (c. 1567 – c. 1633)

Jürgen Polman (c. 1567 – c. 1633)

With his diligence, perseverance and career choice, Jürgen Polman charted the course that many generations of his family line would follow....
· 17 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

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