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Charter Granting

When
23 October 1786
Where
Östersund, Jämtland
Part of
Establishment of the settlement of Östersund

King Gustav III granted Östersund its city charter on 23 October 1786, formalizing its status after the purchase of Odensala farmland.

The settlement was officially founded and chartered by Monarch Gustav III on 23 October 1786. This legal establishment followed the acquisition of outskirt lands from Odensala farmers, which were bought specifically to facilitate the creation of the new city.

Sources

  1. Östersund Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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