Jonas Otto Pontén
1813–1887 (age 74)
Biography
Jonas Otto Pontén was a Swedish notable of the 19th century who lived through a period of significant social and cultural change in Sweden. Little is recorded of his specific accomplishments, yet his presence in historical records indicates a life of some standing in his community.
Pontén's long life, spanning from 1813 to 1887, encompassed much of the transformative period of Swedish history. He was laid to rest in Strängnäs old cemetery, where he remains remembered as part of the region's historical heritage.