About Adolf Zethelius
Lived 1781 – 1864 (aged 83). Adolf Zethelius was a Swedish artist, silversmith, businessperson and industrialist.
Adolf Zethelius (born Erik Adolf Zethelius; 19 February 17817 March 1864) was a Swedish silversmith and industrialist and owner of the Swedish ironworks and Nyby bruk.
Life and career The orb, sceptre, and anointing horn, which are part of the Norwegian Royal Regalia, were commissioned by King Charles John and made by Zethelius in Stockholm for the King's coronation as King of Norway in 1818. Works by Zethelius are also exhibited at Nationalmuseum and Hallwyl Palace in Stockholm.
Zethelius acquired the manor house Nyby, near Torshälla, from his father-in-law , and in 1829 he founded the ironworks Nyby bruk on the site. Zethelius had the manor house of constructed 1856–1858.
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Who was Adolf Zethelius?
Swedish silversmith (1781–1864)
When was Adolf Zethelius born?
Adolf Zethelius was born on 19 February 1781 in Stockholm, Klara Church Parish.
When did Adolf Zethelius die?
Adolf Zethelius died on 7 March 1864 in Klara Church Parish.
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Adolf Zethelius was an artist, silversmith, businessperson and industrialist.
What nationality was Adolf Zethelius?
Adolf Zethelius was Swedish.
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