Helsingborg

/ hɛlsiŋˈbɔrj /

noun

a port in SW Sweden, on the Sound opposite Helsingør, Denmark: changed hands several times between Denmark and Sweden, finally becoming Swedish in 1710; shipbuilding. Pop: 121 097 (2004 est) Former name (until 1971)Hälsingborg

The victory at Helsingborg was only one bright star in a night of darkness.

The victory of Helsingborg was the most glorious of the battles fought by Magnus Stenbock.

The coal mines, near Helsingborg, in Scania, commenced to be operated at his instigation.

When we have passed that you will soon see the heights of Elsinore and Helsingborg rising ahead.

He was soon sufficiently sure of their ability to risk a battle, which was fought at Helsingborg, February 28, 1710.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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