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Anna Charlotta Sebenius, née Grill (1852-1917), married Johan Lennart Sebenius (1839-1899). Anna was the grandchild of Fredrik Wilhelm Grill (1784-1861), proprietor of Godegård Manor. His father, Jean Abraham Grill (1736-1792) was one of the owners of the Swedish East India Company and made a fortune as supercargo for many years in Canton. In the 18th century he brought back from Canton to his manor an extensive collection of Chinese works of art. The Chinese collection of wallpaper, furniture, porcelain, reverse glass paintings, figures etc. at Godegård Manor in Sweden was renowned.