Igelström
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Igelström is the surname of a Swedish noble family
from Nylödöse. The earliest reference dates back to 1529, with Bengt Haraldsson being the oldest of known ancestors. The surname Igelström originated thanks to Harald Bengtsson (1604–1678) in 1645 and was registered in the List of Swedish noble families in 1647. The successors of Igelstrom owned estates in Livonia
and in Estonia
, in 1739 five brothers Igelstrom received the noble titles of baron
s in Poland
, and in 1792 in Germany
and in Russia
.
The name was registered in several of the House of Nobility
in the Baltic states and Germany under spelling Igelstrom or von Igelstroem.
Summary of genealogical table of the Stora Wånga Family
Notable members in Baltic nobility
Notable members in Russia
Swedish nobility
The Swedish nobility were historically a legally and/or socially privileged class in Sweden, part of the so-called frälse . Today, the nobility is still very much a part of Swedish society but they do not maintain many of their former privileges...
from Nylödöse. The earliest reference dates back to 1529, with Bengt Haraldsson being the oldest of known ancestors. The surname Igelström originated thanks to Harald Bengtsson (1604–1678) in 1645 and was registered in the List of Swedish noble families in 1647. The successors of Igelstrom owned estates in Livonia
Livonia
Livonia is a historic region along the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. It was once the land of the Finnic Livonians inhabiting the principal ancient Livonian County Metsepole with its center at Turaida...
and in Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
, in 1739 five brothers Igelstrom received the noble titles of baron
Baron
Baron is a title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman"...
s in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, and in 1792 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
The name was registered in several of the House of Nobility
House of Nobility
House of Nobility can refer to the following historical Nordic noble estate's assemblies:* Swedish House of Nobility* Finnish House of Nobility...
in the Baltic states and Germany under spelling Igelstrom or von Igelstroem.
Summary of genealogical table of the Stora Wånga Family
- Simon, lived 1350–1370. Squire. His shield: three silver bands in a blue field.
- Magnus Simonsson, lived 1403. married with Margaretha von Putten.
- Anders Magnusson to Ljusefords. lived 1410–1436. He participated in Engelbrekt's War of Freedom. Magnus Anderson to Stora Wånga, lived 1444. Married with Christina Tonissadotter (widowed from the senator Carl Magnusson from Elifstorpa)
- Magnus Magnusson from Stora Wånga, lived 1490.
- Harald Magnusson from Stora Wånga. He was an established man of family and class.
- Bengt Haraldsson from Stora Wånga. He left Sweden in 1529. Married to Catharina Johansdotter Lind.
- Harald Bengtsson. Died in the 1570s. Lord from Surte and Söderby. Secretary at Elfsborg and Merchant in Lödöse. Married Ragnhild Svensdotter.
- Bengt Haraldsson, district clerk, 1625.
- Anders Haraldsson, died 1649, Lord from Söderby, SurteSurteSurte is a locality situated in Ale Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 5,740 inhabitants in 2005.It is a located some 15 kilometers north of Gothenburg.Surte was the hometown of Alexander Samuelson...
and Folered, district judge, was granted the honor of nobility with the name Appelbom (introduced 1647 under no. 325) Progenitor (first fathers) of the baronial family of Appelbom. - Harald Bengtsson Igelström, died 1677.
Notable members in Baltic nobilityBaltic nobilityThe Baltic nobility was the privileged social class in the territories of today's Estonia and Latvia. It existed continuously since the medieval foundation of Terra Mariana...
- Harald Bengtsson Igelström (1604-1677), from VästergötlandVästergötland', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia....
, Lord of RopkaRopkaRopka is a neighbourhood of Tartu, Estonia. It has a population of 5,280 and an area of .-References:...
Ropkoy), Wallikolta, Jermala and Taubenhoff manors in Tartumaa, Duchy of Livonia, Chamber Assistant and ColonelColonelColonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
. Raised to the honor of nobility with the name Igelstrom (introduced 1647 under no. 320) Progenitor for the noble and Russian countly name Igelstrom.- Harald Haraldsson Igelstöm (died 1678) Lord of KärevereKärevereKärevere may refer to several places in Estonia:*Kärevere, Järva County, village in Türi Parish, Järva County*Kärevere, Tartu County, village in Laeva Parish, Tartu County*Kärevere, Viljandi County, village in Suure-Jaani Parish, Viljandi County...
(Kerrafer), LaevaLaevaLaeva is a village in Tartu County, Estonia. It's the administrative centre of Laeva Parish....
(Laiwa) and Ropka (Ropkoy) estates.- Harald Haraldsson Igelstöm (died 1710 Druja an der DünaDunaDuna is the Soviet-Russian pop-music band that was created in 1987. It became very popular in 1989 just before the fall of the Soviet Union with the song .-Members:*Viktor "Ryba" Rybin, vocal, percussion...
) Swedish and then Polish majorMajorMajor is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
, Lord of Kärevere (Kerrafer), Laeva (Laiwa) and Ropka (Ropkoy) estates.- Harald Wilhelm Igelström (?-1760) Lord of DevenaDevenaDevena is a genus of moths of the Noctuidae family.-References:*...
(Deewen) estate (now in Latvia) - Otto Reinhold Igelström (?-1751) Lord of DzelzavaDzelzavaDzelzava is a village in Latvia, Madona district. In 2000 in Dzelzava were 375 inhabitants.In Dzelzava is located Dzelzava estate, built in 1767, in baroque style. It was reibuilt after burning in revolution of 1905. By the estate is set a park with many local and foreign trees and bushes...
(Selsau) estate (now in Latvia) - Gustaf Henrik Igelström (?-1771) Lord of Kärevere (Kerrafer), Laeva (Laiwa) and Ropka (Ropkoy) estates (now in Estonia).
- Harald Gustav Igelström (1733-1804) Lord of Kärevere (Kerrafer), Laeva (Laiwa) and KabinaKabinaKabina is a village in Luunja Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia.The first Estonian Children Song Festival took place in Kabina on 2 June 1870.-References:...
(Kabbina) estates (now in Estonia).- Alexander Igelström (1770-1855) Lord of Kärevere (Kerrafer) and Kabina (Kabbina) estates (now in Estonia).
- Jakob Johann Igelström (1735-1804) Lord of VaabinaVaabinaVaabina is a village in Urvaste Parish, Võru County, in southeastern Estonia, located about 6 km northeast of the town of Antsla. It has a population of 232 ....
(Uelzen), PõlgastePõlgastePõlgaste is a village in Kanepi Parish, Põlva County in southeastern Estonia....
(Pölcks) and Jaungulbene (Neu-Schwaneburg) estates. - Otto Heinrich Igelström (ru: Iosif Igelström, 1737-1823) Lord of UnipihaUnipihaUnipiha is a village in Nõo Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia....
(Unnipicht) and MeeriMeeriMeeri is a village in Nõo Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia....
(Meyershof) estates (now in Estonia).
- Harald Gustav Igelström (1733-1804) Lord of Kärevere (Kerrafer), Laeva (Laiwa) and Kabina
- Harald Wilhelm Igelström (?-1760) Lord of Devena
- Harald Haraldsson Igelstöm (died 1710 Druja an der Düna
- Harald Haraldsson Igelstöm (died 1678) Lord of Kärevere
Notable members in RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
- Konstantin IgelströmKonstantin IgelströmKonstantin Gustavovich Igelström Russian Decembrist from the noble Swedish family of Igelström.Konstantin Igelstrom was born in the city of Shumsk on 8 May 1799...
(1799-1851) - Andrei Igelstrom (1860-1927)