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Charlotta Frölich
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| Born | 28 November 1698 |
| Died | 21 July 1770 (aged 71) |
| Other names | Lotta Triven |
| Occupation | Writer, historian, agronomist and poet |
| Known for | First woman to be published by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences |
| Spouse(s) | Johan Funck |
| Parent(s) | Carl Gustaf Frölich and Beata Christina Cronström |
Charlotta Frölich (born November 28, 1698 – died July 21, 1770) was an amazing Swedish woman. She was a writer, historian, farmer (agronomist), and poet. She sometimes used a secret pen name, Lotta Triven. Charlotta wrote many different things, like poems, stories, and important papers about politics and science. She made history by being the first woman to have her work published by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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Biography
Early Life and Farming Passion
Charlotta Frölich was born into an important family. Her father was Count Carl Gustaf Frölich, a high-ranking official. Her aunt, Eva Margareta Frölich, was also a writer. Charlotta described her childhood as very strict. She said there were no luxuries, and she had to work hard. She learned about history, reading, writing, how to run a household, and religion. For many years, Charlotta didn't want to get married. She wanted to focus on her passion: farming! She owned a large farm called Överbo. At her farm, she even had a special oven called a blast furnace where she made pig iron.
In 1735, she married Count Johan Funck. He was the governor of Uppland, a region in Sweden. Even after getting married, Charlotta continued to manage her farm and work on her agricultural projects.
Breaking Barriers in Science and History
Charlotta Frölich was a true pioneer. In 1741 and 1742, she became the first woman ever to have her work published by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. She wrote three books about farming, sharing her own experiences and suggesting new ideas for agriculture. Another famous woman, Eva Ekeblad, was the only other female writer published by the Academy during that time.
In 1759, Charlotta published a history book. This made her the first female historian in Sweden! She helped people learn about the past of their country.
Political Voice and Poetry
Charlotta was also brave enough to join political discussions. In 1768, she became one of only two Swedish women to openly publish her thoughts on how the country's economy should be managed. She didn't use a pen name for these important political writings. The other woman was Françoise Marguerite Janiçon.
Besides her scientific and historical works, Charlotta was also a talented poet. She was especially known for writing poems for funerals.
Works
Charlotta Frölich wrote many interesting books and papers. Here are some of her important works:
- Et ankommit bref om såningsmachinen under namn af Lotta Triven. (1741) – A book about farming science, written under her pen name.
- Huru Norrlands bråkorn bör skötas i södre orterne i Swerige, beskrifwit af Lotta Triwen. (1742) – Another book about farming, focusing on how to grow grain.
- I föregående ämne eller om ängeskötsel är ingifwit af Lotta Triwn. (1742) – A third book about farming, this one about managing meadows.
- Swea och Götha christna konungars sagor... (1759) – A history book about the Christian kings of Sweden. It taught people how their country had been ruled for hundreds of years.
- Charlotta Frölichs Enslighets nöje... (1763) – A spiritual prayer book with her thoughts on reading the Bible.
- Den utflugne bi-swärmen... (1768) – A political book about a beehive that was destroyed.
- Poëme, till allmänheten, om folck-ökningen i Swerige (1768) – A poem for the public about how the population was growing in Sweden.
See also
In Spanish: Charlotta Frölich para niños
