Katthammarsvik biography

Katthamra (Katthamra gård) is a manor house located at Katthammarsvik in Östergarn on the island Gotland, Sweden. Apart from the main building, several annexes and a garden belong to the estate.^[1] The main building has undergone several renovations but is a fine example of 1800s upper-class accommodation, with magnificent murals.

The estate has recently undergone a major renovation. Six buildings have new roofs and three have been prepared for rental.

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History

The estate dates from the Middle Ages.^[2] The first known owner was Peder Fleming, who bought the farm in 1652. In the late 18th century, Katthamra was acquired by merchant andshipbuilder Jacob Dubbe (1769–1844). Among the owners of the house were Nils Ihre, ancestor of philologist and historical linguist Johan Ihre (1707–1780).^[3][4]

In the early 19th century, the farm was sold to Axel Hägg, whose descendants owned the farm for 150 years.

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