Person

Jürgen Polman

Items in the collection

Portrait of Göran Pålman the Elder (c. 1567-1633)
Object

Portrait of Göran Pålman the Elder (c. 1567-1633)
17th century coat of arms from Göran Pålman’s portrait
Heraldry

17th century coat of arms from Göran Pålman’s portrait
Jürgen Polman to Anders Lennartsson, 10 August 1603, Plea for Prisoner Exchange
Document

Jürgen Polman to Anders Lennartsson, 10 August 1603, Plea for Prisoner Exchange
Alexander von Essen to Gustav II Adolf, 27 May 1627, Obligation of Jürgen Polman Regarding Nurmis and Sargefer
Document

Alexander von Essen to Gustav II Adolf, 27 May 1627, Obligation of Jürgen Polman Regarding Nurmis and Sargefer
Gustav II Adolf to Jürgen Polman, 1631, Feudal Charter for the Village of Öötla
Document

Gustav II Adolf to Jürgen Polman, 1631, Feudal Charter for the Village of Öötla
Jürgen Polman to Axel Oxenstierna, c. 1615, Request for Return of Fief
Document

Jürgen Polman to Axel Oxenstierna, c. 1615, Request for Return of Fief
Fragment of Lease Agreement for Väike-Öötla Manor, n.d.
Document

Fragment of Lease Agreement for Väike-Öötla Manor, n.d.
Öötla mõis (Oethel), 1938
Photograph

Öötla mõis (Oethel), 1938
Seal Impression of Jürgen Polman from his Commitment to Alexander von Essen
Seal

Seal Impression of Jürgen Polman from his Commitment to Alexander von Essen

Stories

A Very Livonian Christmas

A Very Livonian Christmas

Exploring the origins and evolution of the winter holidays in erstwhile Estonia through historical information and reimagined scenes with some of our favourite characters.
· 10 min read
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
Legacies in Letters

Legacies in Letters

Uncover centuries of captivating history through the fervent letters of the Polmans.
· 4 min read

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

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