Helsingborg

/ (Swedish 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

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The principal exports are granite, timber and hats; and butter through Helsingborg and Gothenburg.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 |Various
He was soon sufficiently sure of their ability to risk a battle, which was fought at Helsingborg, February 28, 1710.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson
The victory of Helsingborg was the most glorious of the battles fought by Magnus Stenbock.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson
At noon on the 15th we passed Helsingborg, which was richly ornamented with flags for the occasion.

The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II |A.E. Nordenskieold

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

The Mummy and Miss Nitocris |George Griffith

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Helsingborg

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