# Harmonious Society
**Wikidata**: [Q10518150](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10518150)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/harmonious-society

## Summary
Harmonious Society was a Swedish choir founded on 25 May 1820 by Gustaf Lindqvister. It existed as a choral ensemble in Sweden from its inception in 1820 until it ended in 1880.

## Key Facts
- Harmonious Society is an instance of a choir (an ensemble of singers).  
- Country: Sweden.  
- Founded by: Gustaf Lindqvister.  
- Inception (established): 25 May 1820 (reference: P143 → Q169514).  
- End time (ceased): 1880.  
- Sitelink count: 1.  
- Yale Lux identifier: group/baaa2aed-87a7-4290-91e9-c158ca1610df.  
- Wikipedia languages: Swedish (sv).  
- Related class entry: choir — ensemble of singers (related sitelink_count: 83).

## FAQs
### Q: What was the Harmonious Society?
A: Harmonious Society was a choir based in Sweden, established on 25 May 1820 and founded by Gustaf Lindqvister.

### Q: When did Harmonious Society operate?
A: The choir was founded on 25 May 1820 and its end time is recorded as 1880.

### Q: Who founded Harmonious Society?
A: The choir was founded by Gustaf Lindqvister.

### Q: In what language is its Wikipedia coverage available?
A: Wikipedia coverage is available in Swedish (language code: sv).

## Why It Matters
Harmonious Society is a documented example of a 19th-century Swedish choral ensemble. Its clear founding date (25 May 1820), named founder (Gustaf Lindqvister), and recorded end time (1880) provide concrete data points for researchers tracing the history and development of organized choirs in Sweden. The entry’s identifiers — including a Yale Lux group ID and a sitelink to Swedish-language resources — make it discoverable in catalogues and databases, supporting historical, musicological, and cultural study. Because it is explicitly recorded as a choir, Harmonious Society contributes to the larger class of choral ensembles and can be used comparatively with other documented choirs to understand patterns of formation, longevity, and documentation practices in the 19th century.

## Notable For
- Being founded on a specific recorded date: 25 May 1820.  
- Having a known founder: Gustaf Lindqvister.  
- A documented period of existence: 1820–1880.  
- Explicit identification as a choir (ensemble of singers) with linked database identifiers (Yale Lux ID).

## Body

### Identity and Classification
- Name: Harmonious Society.  
- Instance of: choir.  
- Related class description: choir — ensemble of singers (related sitelink_count: 83).

### Founding and Founder
- Founded by: Gustaf Lindqvister.  
- Inception date: 25 May 1820.  
- Inception reference: P143 → Q169514 (as provided in the record).

### Operational Period
- Recorded end time: 1880.  
- Period of documented existence: from 25 May 1820 to 1880.

### Location and Language
- Country of activity: Sweden.  
- Wikipedia language entry available: Swedish (sv).

### Identifiers and Links
- Sitelink count (external/internal linking metric): 1.  
- Yale Lux ID: group/baaa2aed-87a7-4290-91e9-c158ca1610df.

### Documentation Notes
- The available structured properties list the foundational facts: country, inception date (with reference), founder, instance type (choir), and end time.  
- No additional details on repertoire, membership, performances, or organizational structure are provided in the source material.