Hedvig Eleonora Church (Karlskrona) Explained

The Hedvig Eleonora Church was located in Karlskrona, Blekinge County, southern Sweden. It was situated at the corner of Drottninggatan/Östra Köpmangatan.[1] Consecrated in 1685, it was the city's first parish church,[2] and was built as a temporary wooden church in anticipation of a stone church which the king promised that the Crown would fund. The church was named after the then Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp. It was in use from 1681 until 1744 when it was replaced by Fredrikskyrkan. The churchyard has been converted into a park.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Fredrik Church. Karlskrona Tourist Office. 2 July 2012.
  2. Web site: The Naval City of Karlskrona. 2002. The Municipality of Karlskrona and the County Administrative Board. 14. 2 July 2012.