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Spalding family

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Spalding
Swedish noble family
CountrySweden
Place of originScotland
Founded1680
Connected familiesSpaldencreutz
Dissolution1741

The Spalding family was a Swedish family originally from Scotland, a branch of the highland Scottish clan Spalding, whose members were elevated to the Swedish nobility.[1]

Overview

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The Spalding family progenitor, Jakob Spalding, was a steward from Airlie, Angus. It is connected with the Spaldencreutz family.[2]

Prominent figures include Carl Jacob Spalding who set up a business firm with Carl Appelroth.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Anrep 1858, p. 36.
  2. ^ Elgenstierna, Gustaf Magnus (1925). Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor med tillägg och rättelser (in Swedish). P.A. Norstedt.

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