Episode 2 of 4
Emergency Loans and Committees
- When
- 1867
- Where
- Sweden
In autumn 1867, the government granted emergency loans to northern counties and encouraged the establishment of emergency committees to collect funds.
The government of Sweden granted emergency loans to the Northern counties in autumn 1867. County governors were permitted and encouraged to establish emergency committees to collect funds from volunteers and philanthropists. These measures aimed to address the immediate needs arising from the failed harvests and worsening conditions.
Sources
- Swedish famine of 1867–1869 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-26
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