Anders Torstenson

Governor-General of Sweden (1641-1686)
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Anders Torstenson

Summary

Anders Torstenson is a human[1]. He was born in Stralsund[2]. He was born on January 20, 1641[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on November 8, 1686[5]. He worked as a politician[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stralsund[2], Anders Torstenson…
  • Anders Torstenson passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Anders Torstenson was born on January 20, 1641[3].
  • Anders Torstenson died on November 8, 1686[5].
  • Anders Torstenson is buried at Riddarholm Church[10].
  • Anders Torstenson's father was Lennart Torstensson[11].
  • Anders Torstenson's mother was Beata De la Gardie[12].
  • Among Anders Torstenson's spouses was Christina Catharina Stenbock[13].
  • A child of Anders Torstenson was Johan Gabriel Torstenson[14].
  • A child of Anders Torstenson was Gustav Otto Torstenson[15].
  • A child of Anders Torstenson was Margareta Magdalena Torstenson[16].
  • A child of Anders Torstenson was Carl Ulrik Torstenson[17].
  • A child of Anders Torstenson was Anders Torstenson[18].
  • A child of Anders Torstenson was Jacob Torstenson[19].
  • Anders Torstenson held citizenship in Sweden[20].
  • Anders Torstenson's professions included politician[6].
  • Anders Torstenson worked as a land owner[7].
  • Anders Torstenson's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Anders Torstenson held the position of Riksråd[21].
  • Anders Torstenson held the position of governor-general[22].
  • Anders Torstenson held the position of stadtholder[23].
  • Anders Torstenson held the position of President of Turku Court of Appeal[24].
  • Anders Torstenson is recorded as male[25].
  • Anders Torstenson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Anders Torstenson's noble title is recorded as count[27].

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Origins and Family

Anders Torstenson was born in Stralsund[2]. He was born on January 20, 1641[3]. His father was Lennart Torstensson[11]. His mother was Beata De la Gardie[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Riksråd[21], a position[28], in Sweden[29]; governor-general[22], a position[30]; stadtholder[23], a position[31], founded in 1470[32]; and President of Turku Court of Appeal[24].

Personal Life

Anders Torstenson was married to Christina Catharina Stenbock[13]. Children include Johan Gabriel Torstenson[14], 1675–1693[33], of Sweden[34]; Gustav Otto Torstenson[15]; Margareta Magdalena Torstenson[16], 1673–1747[35], of Sweden[36]; Carl Ulrik Torstenson[17], a military personnel[37], 1685–1727[38], of Sweden[39]; he[18], a military personnel[40], 1676–1709[41], of Sweden[42]; and Jacob Torstenson[19], a military personnel[43], 1678–1715[44], of Sweden[45].

Death and Burial

Anders Torstenson died on November 8, 1686[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Riddarholm Church[10].

Why It Matters

Anders Torstenson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Anders Torstenson born?

Anders Torstenson's place of birth was Stralsund[2].

Where did Anders Torstenson die?

Anders Torstenson died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Anders Torstenson's parents?

Anders Torstenson's father was Lennart Torstensson[11]. Anders Torstenson's mother was Beata De la Gardie[12].

Who was Anders Torstenson married to?

Anders Torstenson's spouses include Christina Catharina Stenbock[13].

What did Anders Torstenson do for work?

Anders Torstenson worked as politician[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Riddarholmskyrkan - inventories and graves. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, land owner, military personnel
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Johan Gabriel Torstenson, Gustav Otto Torstenson, Margareta Magdalena Torstenson +5
    Place of burial Riddarholm Church
    Family name Torstenson
    Depicted by Anders Torstensson, 1641-1686
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