Östra kyrkogården/ cemetery in Filipstad at Lake Daglösen. Here rests among others the great inventor John Ericsson in his impressive maosuleum.
The Mausoleum of John Ericsson
John Ericssons Mausoleum
Photo: Louise Larrson Nordling
John Ericsson vilar i det imponerande mausoleet på östra kyrkogården i Filipstad
Photo: Ann-Brith Hedlund
Photo: Andreas Hylthén
The chapel/mausoleum of John Ericsson(1803-1889) is built in granite and designed by the architect Yngve Rasmussen. The opening ceremony took place 31st of July 1895.
According to his wish John Ericsson was buried on Swedish ground in this chapel. The inauguration took place in 1895, 6 years after his dead. John Ericsson invented, among other things, the propeller and the armour boat Monitor who helped the North Americans to win the civil war in the 1860´s.
"Motherland to John Ericsson" is written in golden lettering above the portal. To honour John Ericssons memory, a yearly ceremonial with speeches and songs take place.
"Motherland to John Ericsson" is written in golden lettering above the portal. To honour John Ericssons memory, a yearly ceremonial with speeches and songs take place.
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Östra kyrkogården Filipstad
Address
Nykroppavägen
682 30 Filipstad
Municipality: Filipstad
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