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   The Lion of Gripsholm Castle is a notable example of a poorly performed taxidermy located in Gripsholm Castle, Sweden. The lion is badly stuffed and is considered to have a comically deformed face. In 1731, the dey of Algiers presented King Frederick I of Sweden with a lion, one of the first lions in Scandinavia.

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3. www.themarysue.com › lion-taxidermyLion Taxidermy - Frederick of Sweden - The Mary Sue

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   Apr 11, 2011 · The story goes that in 1731 King Frederick I of Sweden received a lion as a gift from the Bey of Algiers, and was so enamored with the beast that when it died he tried to have the beast...

4. boingboing.net › 2022/11/05 › the-lion-of-gripsholmThe Lion of Gripsholm Castle is an infamous taxidermy ...

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   Nov 5, 2022 · In 1731, King Frederick I of Sweden was gifted a lion from the Bey of Algiers. It was one of the first lions in Scandinavia and was kept in captivity and put on display for several years...

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6. www.neatorama.com › the-lion-on-gripsholms-slottThe Lion on Gripsholm's Slott - Neatorama

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   Mar 26, 2011 · That was just the case for King Frederick I of Sweden in 1731. The lion was a gift, but after it died, the pelt and bones were presented to a taxidermist who had never seen a lion. You see the result looks more like a cartoon character than the king of beasts. The stuffed lion is still on display at Gripsholm's Castle.

7. designyoutrust.com › 2023 › 07The Curious Tale of Gripsholm Castle’s Lion: A Taxidermy ...

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   This lion, with its comically deformed face, has become a prime example of bad taxidermy and an object of amusement in the modern era. h/t: vintag.es. In 1731, the dey of Algiers presented King Frederick I of Sweden with a truly regal gift—a lion. This particular lion was one of the first of its kind in Scandinavia.

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   Did King Frederick have a stuffed lion?

   • That was just the case for King Frederick I of Sweden in 1731. The lion was a gift, but after it died, the pelt and bones were presented to a taxidermist who had never seen a lion. You see the result looks more like a cartoon character than the king of beasts. The stuffed lion is still on display at Gripsholm's Castle.

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   Who gave King Frederick a lion?

   • h/t: vintag.es In 1731, the dey of Algiers presented King Frederick I of Sweden with a truly regal gift—a lion. This particular lion was one of the first of its kind in Scandinavia. During its life, it resided in a cage near Junibacken, captivating the locals with its exotic presence.

   The Curious Tale of Gripsholm Castle’s Lion: A Taxidermy Mishap Turned

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   Why did King Frederick eat a lion?

   • The story goes that in 1731 King Frederick I of Sweden received a lion as a gift from the Bey of Algiers, and was so enamored with the beast that when it died he tried to have the beast taxidermied. After all, what was a source of prestige in life could continue long after death when properly stuffed and mounted.

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   Did a taxidermist make a lion look this way?

   • It's unknown whether the taxidermist made the lion look this way on purpose or not, but the results are shockingly bizarre nonetheless. "The Lion of Gripsholm Castle (from 18th century Sweden) is considered one of the worst examples of taxidermy. In 1731, King Frederick I of Sweden was gifted a lion from the Bey of Algiers.

   The Lion of Gripsholm Castle is an infamous taxidermy specimen

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9. theswedishperspective.blogspot.com › 2011 › 03The stuffed lion of Gripsholm’s Castle - Blogger

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   The story behind it is pretty interesting. In 1731 King Frederick the I of Sweden received a living lion as a gift from the Bey of Algiers. The poor lion lived out its days in a cage at Djurgården in Stockholm and when it finally died the hide together with some of its bones were put in storage.

10. www.atlasobscura.com › places › the-lion-ofThe Lion of Gripsholm Castle – Strängnäs, Sweden - Atlas Obscura

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    Jul 2, 2015 · Some sources suggest that it indeed was a gift to the Swedish king, Frederick I. Merely a small token of appreciation for the vast gifts Sweden gave to Algiers to ensure free and safe passage...