The Royal Society for Publication of Manuscripts on Scandinavian History[lower-alpha 1] is a Swedish royal academy responsible for promoting the history of science and to preserve documents of historical interests.

History

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was founded on the initiative of Adolf Ludvig Stierneld, Baron Stierneld, the famous nobleman and collector of historical documents.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

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

References

Notes

  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

  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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