Gyllenhaal family

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{{Short description|Swedish noble family}}
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| surname = Gyllenhaal
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| coat of arms = Vapen för Gyllenhaal (nr 814).jpg
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| type = [[Dynasty|Swedish noble family]]
| origin = [[Älvsborg County]], [[Sweden]]
| country = [[Sweden]]
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| founded = {{start date and age|1652}}
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* [[Baron Gyllenhaal]] (1837)
* [[Baron Gyllenhaal till Härlingstorp]] (1843)}}
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The '''Gyllenhaal family''' ({{IPA|sv|ˈjʏ̂lːɛnˌhɑːl|lang}}) is a [[Swedish nobility|Swedish noble family]] descended from cavalry officer Lieutenant Nils Gunnarsson Haal (died 1680 or 1681), ennobled in 1652 with a change of name to "Gyllenhaal".<ref name=NordiskFamiljebokGyllenhaal>[https://runeberg.org/nfbj/0411.html Entry for the Gyllenhaal family] in the ''[[Nordisk Familjebok]]'' (in Swedish)</ref><ref name=SvensktBHGyllenhaal>[https://runeberg.org/sbh/a0425.html Article on members of the Gyllenhaal family] in the ''[[Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon]]'' ("Swedish Biographical Lexicon") (in [[Swedish language|Swedish]])</ref>

== Family name ==
The name "Gyllenhaal" originated from Nils Gunnarsson Gyllenhaal's father Gunne Olofsson Haal, who was from Hahlegården, a crown homestead in Södra Härene parish in the province of [[Västergötland]] in southwestern Sweden. ''Haal'' comes from the name of the farm estate "Hahlegården". In the knighthood letter, signed by [[Christina, Queen of Sweden|Queen Christina]], the family name was written in two different ways — first "Gyllenhahl" and then "Gyllenhaal". On the copperplate with his coat of arms now hanging in the [[House of Nobility (Sweden)|House of Nobility]] (''Riddarhuset'') in Stockholm, it is spelled "Gyllenhahl".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gyllenhaal.org|title=The Gyllenhaal Family Tree Project|first=Ed|last=Gyllenhaal|website=www.gyllenhaal.org}}</ref> Such ambiguities are typical of the time; it would be several generations before Swedish spelling was more strictly regulated. The prefix ''Gyllen'' ("Golden") was the one most used when ennobling someone since the 16th century.<ref group=note>Similarly for the naming of the former head of car manufacturer [[Volvo]] [[Pehr Gustaf Gyllenhammar]] and [[Sofia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm]] [[De la Gardie]].</ref>

Actor [[Jake Gyllenhaal]], great-great grandson of the below-mentioned Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal, quipped during an interview before the British premiere of ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film)|Prince of Persia]]'' that his last name was pronounced "Yil-en-hoo-luh-hay", parodying Americans' difficulties with Swedish pronunciation.<ref group=note>In [[Danish language|Danish]], a double "aa" as in Gyllenhaal has for centuries normally been pronounced with an "o" sound as in English "for". In older [[Swedish language|Swedish]], however, it was pronounced with a long "a" as in the English word "far"; the double "aa", as with the "ah" in the alternative "Gyllenhahl" (see above) only indicates a long vowel "a". The "o" sound corresponding to Danish "aa" was normally rendered by "å" ("åå", "åh").</ref><ref group=note>The second problem for English-speakers is how to pronounce the prefix "Gyllen", i.e. Golden. The USA branch of the family's solution is to pronounce it "Jill-EN-hall", but in Sweden "Gy" is pronounced as "Y" followed by a [[near-close near-front rounded vowel]], comparable to the short German vowel "ü".</ref>

== Family history ==
Nils Gunnarsson Gyllenhaal's descendants today stem from two of his sons: Lars Gyllenhaal (1645–1710), Lieutenant of the Vestgotha cavalry regiment; and his younger brother Hans Gyllenhaal (1655–1710). Hans was killed in action at the [[Battle of Helsingborg (1710)|Battle of Helsingborg]] as a cavalry captain.

The members of the older branch descending from Lars still live in [[Sweden]]. The most notable member of that branch was the [[Minister for Justice]] [[Lars Herman Gyllenhaal]]. In 1851, he was created Knight and Commander of the [[Royal Order of the Seraphim]]. His great-great grandson, Baron Herman Gyllenhaal of Härlingstorp (born 1934), is now the head of both branches of the noble family Gyllenhaal. He has a son, Lars.

All the members of the family in the United States are descended from Hans Gyllenhaal through his great great-great grandson Anders Leonard (1842–1905) and his wife Amanda (née Nelson, 1859–1948). Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal emigrated to the United States in 1865.<ref name=anders/> A prominent member of this younger branch was [[Leonard Gyllenhaal]] (1752–1840). In 1807, he was created a Knight of the Royal [[Order of Vasa]] for his scientific work as an [[Entomology|entomologist]], including his monograph on Swedish insects, ''Insecta Suecia descripta''.

== Notable members ==
* Johan Abraham Gyllenhaal (1750–1788), geologist and mineralogist.<ref>[http://www.gyllenhaal.org/JohanGyllenhaal.html Entry for Johan Abraham Gyllenhaal], translated from ''[[Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon]]'', 1968, pages 556-558</ref>
* [[Leonard Gyllenhaal]] (1752–1840), military officer and gentleman farmer, known as an [[entomology|entomologist]] and a leading [[Swedenborgian]]. His best-known work was his monograph on Swedish beetles, ''Insecta suecica. Coleoptera'' in 4 parts, published between 1808 and 1827.<ref name=NordiskFamiljebokGyllenhaal/><ref name=SvensktBHGyllenhaal/>
* Carl Henrik Gyllenhaal (1788–1857), a military officer who participated in the [[Finnish war]] of 1808–1809, was later Governor of [[Blekinge County]] and [[Skaraborg County]], [[Privy Council of Sweden|Privy Councilor]], and finally Director General of the Swedish customs. Created a [[baron]] in 1837.<ref name=NordiskFamiljebokGyllenhaal/><ref name=SvensktBHGyllenhaal/><ref>[http://www.gyllenhaal.org/CarlHenrikGyllenhaal.html Entry for Carl Henrik Gyllenhaal] translated from ''Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon'', Stockholm, 1968.</ref>
* [[Lars Herman Gyllenhaal]] (1790–1858), Swedish [[Minister for Justice (Sweden)#Prime Ministers for Justice (1809–1876)|Prime Minister for Justice]] 1843–1844. Created a [[baron]] in 1843.<ref name=NordiskFamiljebokGyllenhaal/><ref name=SvensktBHGyllenhaal/>
* [[Mathilda d'Orozco]] (1796–1863), singer, composer and socialite; married in her third marriage to cavalry lieutenant Baron Carl Alexander Fredrik Gyllenhaal, son of Carl Henrik Gyllenhaal and his wife, Hedvig Charlotta [[Rudbeck]] (1789-1826). Matilda was a Spanish countess, born in Milan, Italy. She was first married to the stablemaster of [[Napoleon|Napoleon I]]'s sister; in 1817, widowed, she married J. Montgomery-Cederhjelm in Vienna and became a leading figure and "trendsetter" in Stockholm society. In 1825 she was widowed again; she married a third time in 1839 to Carl Gyllenhaal. She was the subject of a poem by the leading Swedish poet [[Esaias Tegnér]], and a song by [[Erik Gustaf Geijer]]; she herself wrote songs and set [[Esaias Tegnér|Tegnér]]'s ''Rings Drapa'' to music.<ref name=SvensktBHGyllenhaal/><ref>[https://runeberg.org/nfbj/0412.html Entry for Matilda Gyllenhaal] in the ''[[Nordisk familjebok]]'' (in [[Swedish language|Swedish]])</ref>
* Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal (1842–1905), grandson of Leonard G., editor-in-chief of the Swedish-American newspaper ''[[Svenska Amerikanaren Tribunen]]'' in [[Chicago]]. Ancestor of the American branch.<ref name=anders>[http://www.gyllenhaal.org/AndersGyllenhaalObit.html Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal: Obituary], translated from an obituary in ''Nya Svenska Amerikanaren'' ("The New Swedish-American"), published in 1905.</ref>
* [[Stephen Gyllenhaal]] (born 1949), film director and poet, great grandson of Anders Leonard G., was married to producer and screenwriter [[Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal]].
* [[Maggie Gyllenhaal]] (born 1977), [[Academy Award]]-nominated American actress and filmmaker, daughter of Stephen G.
* [[Jake Gyllenhaal]] (born 1980), [[Academy Award]]-nominated American actor, son of Stephen G.
* Sam Gyllenhaal, musician, videographer, son of Anders G.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/may/09/new-band-sam-gyllenhaal "Sam Gyllenhaal (No 1,018)"] by Paul Lester, ''[[The Guardian]]'', 9 May 2011</ref>

== Family tree ==
{{Tree list}}
* Nils Gunnesson Gyllenhaal (1600-1680) ∞ Märta [[:File:COA_family_sv_Hierta.png|Hierta]] (1610-1697)
** Gudmund Gyllenhaal (1643–1701) ∞ Beata Rosendufva (1643-1725)
** Lars Gyllenhaal (1645–1710) ∞ Anna Maria Rytterström (1667-1712)
*** Lars Gyllenhaal (1690–1756) ∞ Anna Beata of [[Wrangel family|Wrangel-Lindeberg]] (1695-1728)
**** Lorentz Herman Gyllenhaal (1723–1786) ∞ Fredrika Eleonora [[:File:COA_Frölich.png|Frölich]] (1721-1772)
***** Lars Herman Gyllenhaal (1757–1830) ∞ Baroness Hedvig Margareta [[:sv:Leuhusen|Leuhusen]] (1763-1857)
****** [[Lars Herman Gyllenhaal]] (1790–1858), [[Minister for Justice (Sweden)|Swedish Prime Minister for Justice]] ∞ (1) Henrika Lovisa Ulrika [[:sv:Tham|Tham]] (1791-1816) ∞ (2) Elisabet Sofia [[:File:Palm.adlig.aett.jpg|Palm]] (1795-1865); had issue
** Hans Gyllenhaal (1655–1710) ∞ Barbro Bengtsdotter [[:sv:Lilliestielke|Lilliestielke]] (1663-1729)
*** Abraham Rudolph Gyllenhaal (1694–1743) ∞ Maria Christina [[:File:Kristine_kyrka_vapen_lybecker.jpg|Lybecker]] (1700-1739)
**** Georg Rudolf Gyllenhaal (1721–1780) ∞ (1) Catharina Helena Bjerman (1721-1768) ∞ (2) Anna Helena [[:File:COA_sv_family_Akerhielm.png|Åkerhielm af Blombacka]] (1731-1797)
***** Carl Jonas Gyllenhaal (1749–1808) ∞ (1) Florentina Gustava Strömbom (1765-1795) ∞ (2) Baroness Gustafva Eleonora [[Rudbeck]] (1767-1828)
****** Carl Henrik Gyllenhaal (1788–1857) ∞ ∞ (1) Baroness Hedvig Charlotta [[Rudbeck]] (1789-1826) ∞ (2) Baroness Beata Aurora af [[:File:Friherrliga_ätten_af_Nordins_heraldiska_vapen.jpg|Nordin]] (1803-1884)
******* Carl Alexander Fredrik Gyllenhaal (1814–1910) ∞ (1) [[Mathilda d'Orozco|Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d'Orozco]], Singer, composer and socialite ∞ (2) Ulla [[Lagercrantz]] ∞ (3) Alma Ahlstedt
**** Hans Reinhold Gyllenhaal (1724–1796) ∞ Anna Catharina [[List of Swedish noble families|Wahlfelt]] (1723-1799)
***** [[Leonard Gyllenhaal]] (1752–1840), Swedish military officer and entomologist ∞ Anna [[:File:COA-family-sv-Haard_af_Torestorp.png|Hård af Torestorp]] (1763-1845)
****** Fredrik Leonard Gyllenhaal (1802–1873) ∞ Christina Lovisa Gustava [[Westling]] (1811-1846)
******* Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal (1842–1905) ∞ Selma Amanda [[Nelson (surname)|Nelson]] (1861-1948)
******** Leonard Efraim Gyllenhaal (1881–1934) ∞ Virginia Phileah [[Pendleton (name)|Pendleton]] (1887-1960)
********* Hugh Anders Gyllenhaal (1921–1979) ∞ Virginia Lowrie [[Childs (surname)|Childs]] (1924-2008)
********** [[Stephen Gyllenhaal]] (born 1949), American film director and poet ∞ (1) [[Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal|Naomi Achs]] (b. 1946) ∞ (2) [[Kathleen Man Gyllenhaal|Kathleen Kwai Ching Man]] (b. 1974)
*********** [[Maggie Gyllenhaal]] (born 1977), American actress and filmmaker ∞ [[Peter Sarsgaard]] (b. 1971)
************ Ramona Sarsgaard (born 2006)
*********** [[Jake Gyllenhaal]] (born 1980), American actor and producer
*********** Luke Gyllenhaal (born 2014)
{{Tree list/end}}

==Notes==
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
* [[Nordisk familjebok]], 2nd edition, Volume 10, 1909. (on [[Projekt Runeberg]]) (in [[Swedish language|Swedish]])
* ''[[Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon]]'', Volume 1, 1906 (in [[Swedish language|Swedish]])

==External links==
{{Commons category|Gyllenhaal family}}
* [http://www.gyllenhaal.org/index.html Gyllenhaal family tree official website]
* [http://www.adelsvapen.com/genealogi/Gyllenhaal_nr_814 Noble family Gyllenhaal No. 814] at the Swedish genealogy website ''Adelsvapen'' (in [[Swedish language|Swedish]])

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