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Founded by Christopher Polhem in 1700.1
Private company
Stjärnsunds manufakturverk
Swedish mechanical manufacturing company
Stjärnsunds manufakturverk was a Swedish mechanical manufacturing company, most known for its production of clocks. It was founded in 1700, in the town Stjärnsund near Hedemora, by inventor and industrialist Christopher Polhem (né Polhammar) and financed by civil servant Gabriel Stierncrona.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Stjärnsunds manufakturverk was a Swedish mechanical manufacturing company, most known for its production of clocks. It was founded in 1700, in the town Stjärnsund near Hedemora, by inventor and industrialist Christopher Polhem (né Polhammar) and financed by civil servant Gabriel Stierncrona.2
Leadership
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- FounderChristopher Polhem1
Timeline
- 1700Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaStjärnsunds manufakturverk
- WikidataQ10680376
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