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Swedish settlement in Argentina took place principally in the mid to late 19th century when Swedish people arrived in Argentina. Many Swedes came to Argentina for economic reasons and in order to start a new life. Swedes also helped build Argentina in particular helping to build Argentina’s railroads in the mid 19th century.The first Swedes to arrive in Argentina were registered as new converts by Jesuits in Córdoba in 1763.