Jacob Tersmeden
Wohlgeboren Jacob Tersmeden (20 May 1712 – 2 February 1767) was a Swedish nobleman, ironmaster and member of parliament representing the House of Nobility, and brother of Swedish admiral and diarist Carl Tersmeden.[1]
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| Born | 20 May 1712 |
| Died | 2 February 1767 (aged 54) Hedemora, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Burial place | Tersmedenska gravkortet, Söderbärke Church, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
| Occupation | Ironmaster, member of parliament |
| Political party | Hats |
| Spouse(s) | Lona Lisa Söderhielm
(m. 1743) |
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| Family | Tersmeden |
Coat of arms of Tersmeden
Jacob Tersmeden is a direct ancestor of the Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein.
Early life
Tersmeden was born on 20 May 1712 in Söderbärke, the son of Jacob Tersmeden, and Elisabeth Gangia. He was brought up on his father's estate close to Söderbärke.
Career
Tersmeden started to study at Uppsala University, aged eight, in 1720. He was enrolled as a student at the Swedish Board of Mines, aged sixteen, to study mineralogy. Instead of continuing studying sciences, he started to shoulder administrative tasks at Larsbo bruk.[2]
References
- Tersmedens genealogier (in Swedish). Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- https://blog.zaramis.se/2010/08/14/tersmeden-adliga-bruksagare/
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