during the first half of the eighteenth century , several large estates in schonen were the property of the family of barnekow . or rather , they were property of its most distinguished representative at that time , margaret barnekow . she was the daughter of the famous captain and governor - general count rutger of aschenberg , and the wife of colonel kjell kristofer barnekow . a widow at twenty - nine , she herself took over the management of her large properties . she showed evidence of invincible courage , an endless capacity for work , and a tireless concern for all her many dependents and servitors .
daughter of the famous captain and governor - general count rutger of aschenberg .
who was margaret barnekow ?
who was margaret barnekow ?