Terra Scania - Definition and Overview

Terra Scania, or Skåneland, once constituted the eastern part of the Danish kingdom. In the Treaty of Roskilde (1658) it was permanently ceded to Sweden. It is made up of the Swedish Provinces of Scania, Hallandia and Blechingia. Geographically located in the south of Sweden, usually considered as a part of Götaland and bordering to the provinces of Westrogothia and Smalandia.

The island of Bornholm is traditionally considered a part of Terra Scania. The island was originally included in the territories ceded to Sweden in 1658, but rebelled and was returned to Denmark only two years later. By the treaty of Roskilde the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway also ceded the Norwegian province of Bahusia to Sweden. Bahusia was however a historical province of Norway and not part of Denmark proper.

Governors-General

Main article: Governor-General in the Swedish Realm

• Gustaf Otto Stenbock (1658 - 1664)
• Fabian von Fersen (1675 - 1677)
• Rutger von Ascheberg (1680 - 1693)
• Otto Vellingk (1693 - 1698)
• Carl Gustaf Rehnskiöld (July 4, 1698- December 27, 1705)
• Magnus Stenbock (December 27, 1705-1711)
• Jacob von Burenskiöld (1711-1716)
• Carl Gustaf Skytte (1716-1719)
• Carl Gustaf Hård (1717-1719)

See also

• History of Sweden
• History of Denmark

• Realm of Sweden
• Carlsten, Bohus, Fredriksten

External links

• Scania (http://www.unpo.org/member.php?arg=46) - Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation
• Scania (http://www.scania.org/) - Scania Future Foundation