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Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History

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The Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History[a] is a Swedish royal academy responsible for promoting the history of science and to preserve documents of historical interests.

History

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On 10 November 1815, a committee of publication was founded on the initiative of Adolf Ludvig Stierneld, Baron Stierneld, the famous nobleman and collector of historical documents. Its by-laws was passed in 1821 by Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway.[1] Some recent notable presidents include Erik Lönnroth and Herman Schück.[2]

Publications

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  • Handlingar rörande Skandinaviens historia (SELIBR 8207188)
  • Kungl. samfundets handlingar (SELIBR 8261625)
  • Historiska handlingar (SELIBR 3683566)
  • Stockholms stadsböcker

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Notes

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  1. ^ Swedish: Kungliga Samfundet för utgivande av handskrifter rörande Skandinaviens historia, often abbreviated SkS. Members of the society uses the post-nominal letters LSkS.

Citations

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  1. ^ Westrin 1916, pp. 570–571
  2. ^ "Om samfundet" [About the Society]. Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History. Retrieved 5 December 2023.

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