Abraham Hülphers the Elder
Abraham Hülphers | |
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Abraham Danielsson Hülphers (1704–1770). | |
| Member of the Swedish Parliament for Västerås | |
| In office 4 December 1740 – 3 October 1765 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1704 Hedemora, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Died | 26 November 1770 (aged 66) Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden |
| Resting place | Västerås Cathedral |
| Political party | Caps |
| Spouse | Christina (née Westdahl) |
| Children | 13, including Abraham Hülphers the Younger |
| Relatives | Petrus Petri Torpensis (great-grandfather), Anders Angerstein (great-grandfather), Olaus Canuti Helsingius (third great-grandfather), Stephanus Olai Bellinus (third great-grandfather), Nils Hülphers (cousin) |
| Occupation | Industrialist, politician |
Abraham Danielsson Hülphers (31 March 1704 – 26 November 1770), also known as Abraham Hülphers the Elder (Swedish: Abraham Hülphers den äldre), was a Swedish early industrialist, and politician.
Managing several iron works and forges around Bergslagen, he was an important contributor to the development of the early industrial craft production in Sweden. While maintaining extensive commercial enterprises around his home town Västerås, he was also active in the Swedish East India Company, bringing new products to the Swedish market, including tobacco, textiles and wine.
He attended the Riksdag of Sweden five times during 1740–1765, representing the bourgeoisie estate for the Caps party during the Age of Liberty.