Johan Lohe
Johan Lohe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1643 Germany |
| Died | 1704 |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, businessman |
| Known for | Financier to the Swedish monarch, trading company, shipping, sugar refinery, iron production |
Johan Lohe (1643–1704) was a prominent banker in Sweden.
Biography
Originally from Germany, Johan Lohe relocated to Sweden in 1658 and became involved in his uncle Henrik Lohe’s enterprise, which included a sugar mill and ownership of several ships based in Stockholm. He eventually launched his own ventures, rising to become one of the wealthiest figures in Sweden. His business interests spanned a trading company, shipping operations, a sugar refinery, and iron production facilities. Lohe gained particular recognition as a financier, counting the Swedish monarch among his clientele. In 1703, he was granted noble status.
In 1673, Lohe married Anna Lohe (1654–1731), and together they had eighteen children. Following Johan’s death, Anna took over the management of their commercial affairs. She lived on Lilla Nygatan with their unmarried offspring Adolf Lohe (1683–1759) and Johanna Lohe (1690–1759) until she died.
Lohe Treasure (Loheskatten)
The Lohe Treasure was probably hidden beneath the floor of Adolf and Johanna Lohe’s residence during the Dalecarlian rebellion (1743). Unearthed in 1937, the hoard included 85 silver items along with more than 18,000 silver coins dating from the early to mid-1600s. This collection is currently on display at both the Stockholm City Museum and the Royal Coin Cabinet.
Fiction
In Olov Arvid Svedelid’s Catarina series (1986–2004), Johan and Anna Lohe are depicted as antagonists. The narrative follows Catarina, an orphaned girl who transforms from an abused servant into a self-reliant entrepreneur.
Other sources
- Widding, Lars (1986) Lodjuren och silverskatten (Stockholm: Leijontornet/Victory)