Kristianstad County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kristianstad County Kristianstads län
County of Sweden
1719–1996
Coat of arms
Capital	Kristianstad
History
• Established	1719
• Disestablished	31 December 1996
Succeeded by Skåne County

Kristianstad County (Swedish: Kristiandstads län) was a special area in southern Sweden. Think of it like a big region or district. Its main city, or "capital," was Kristianstad.

This county was created a long time ago, in 1719. It existed for many years until December 31, 1996. On that day, it joined with another area to form a new, bigger county called Skåne County.

What Was a County?

In Sweden, a county is a way to divide the country into smaller parts for easier management. Each county has its own government and leaders who help run things like schools, hospitals, and roads. Kristianstad County was one of these important regions.

Who Were the Governors?

Each county in Sweden had a special leader called a governor. The governor was like the main manager or head of the county. They were in charge of making sure everything ran smoothly and that the laws were followed.

Kristianstad County had many governors over its long history. The first governor was Samuel von Hylteen, who started in 1719. The last governor was Hans Blom, who served in 1996, just before the county became part of Skåne County. These leaders played a big role in how the county developed over the years.