Hülphers
| Hülphers | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms of Hülphers "surrounded by a caduceus and fasces, symbols for commercial and political duties", as well as cornucopia supporters "mellifluous with coins and whine grapes". Atop neoclassical epitaph of Abraham Hülphers the Older and spouse inside Västerås Cathedral, erected (1772) by Johan Ljung.[1] | |
| Current region | Sweden |
| Place of origin | Schmalkalden, Thuringia, Holy Roman Empire |
Hülphers, German-Swedish family originating from Schmalkalden, Thuringia, Holy Roman Empire. Hans and Jannich Hilper immigrated to Sweden circa 1626, engaging in Swedish iron works.
A great-grandson of Hans Hilper was the early industrialist Abraham Hülphers the Older (1704-1770).
Members in selection
- Abraham Hülphers the Older (1704-1770), early industrialist
- Abraham Hülphers the Younger (1734-1798), topographer, genealogist
- Walter Hülphers (1871–1957), journalist, author
- Gustav Hülphers (1884–1968), professor
- Torsten Hülphers (1901–1965), politician
- Arne Hülphers (1904-1978), pianist, Musical Director
- Greta Hülphers (1904–1995) (née Greta Wassberg),singer
- Inger Modin-Hülphers (1906–1956), sculptor
- Zarah Hülphers (1907–1981) (née Leander), singer
References
External links
- Hülphers, Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon (19, 1971–1973, p. 538)
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