Axel Oxenstierna

Swedish statesman (1583-1654)
Person human Q155127
Axel Oxenstierna
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Axel Oxenstierna

Summary

Axel Oxenstierna is a human[1]. His place of birth was Löts parish[2]. He was born on June 16, 1583[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on August 28, 1654[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], military personnel[7], land owner[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (446 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Axel Oxenstierna was born in Löts parish[2].
  • Axel Oxenstierna was born in Fånö[11].
  • Axel Oxenstierna passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Axel Oxenstierna was born on June 16, 1583[3].
  • Axel Oxenstierna died on August 28, 1654[5].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's father was Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna[12].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's mother was Barbro Axelsdotter[13].
  • Axel Oxenstierna was married to Anna Åkesdotter (Bååt)[14].
  • A child of Axel Oxenstierna was Johan Oxenstierna[15].
  • A child of Axel Oxenstierna was Kristina Oxenstierna[16].
  • A child of Axel Oxenstierna was Erik Axelsson Oxenstierna[17].
  • A child of Axel Oxenstierna was Katarina Oxenstierna[18].
  • A child of Axel Oxenstierna was Gustaf Axelsson Oxenstierna[19].
  • Axel Oxenstierna held citizenship in Sweden[20].
  • Swedish was Axel Oxenstierna's native language[21].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's professions included land owner[8].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's professions included politician[9].
  • Axel Oxenstierna held the position of Lord High Chancellor of Sweden[22].
  • Axel Oxenstierna was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's education included a stint at University of Rostock[24].
  • Axel Oxenstierna was a member of Fruitbearing Society[25].
  • Axel Oxenstierna is recorded as male[26].
  • Axel Oxenstierna's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Löts parish[2], a socken[28], in Sweden[29] and Fånö[11], a building[30], in Sweden[31]. Axel Oxenstierna was born on June 16, 1583[3]. His father was Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna[12]. His mother was Barbro Axelsdotter[13]. Swedish was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35] and University of Rostock[24], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1419[38], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[39]. Axel Oxenstierna studied under Isaacus Rothovius[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], military personnel[7], land owner[8], and politician[9]. Axel Oxenstierna held the position of Lord High Chancellor of Sweden[22].

Personal Life

Among Axel Oxenstierna's spouses was Anna Åkesdotter (Bååt)[14]. Children include Johan Oxenstierna[15], a diplomat[41], 1611–1657[42], of Sweden[43]; Kristina Oxenstierna[16], 1610–1631[44], of Sweden[45]; Erik Axelsson Oxenstierna[17], a politician[46], 1624–1656[47], of Sweden[48]; Katarina Oxenstierna[18], 1612–1661[49]; and Gustaf Axelsson Oxenstierna[19], 1609–1629[50].

Death and Burial

Axel Oxenstierna died on August 28, 1654[5]. He died in Stockholm[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Axel Oxenstierna include Axel Oxenstierna Palace[51], a palace[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1668[54].

Why It Matters

Axel Oxenstierna ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (446 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Axel Oxenstierna Palace[51], a palace[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1668[54].

FAQs

Where was Axel Oxenstierna born?

Axel Oxenstierna's place of birth was Löts parish[2].

Where did Axel Oxenstierna die?

Axel Oxenstierna passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Axel Oxenstierna's parents?

Axel Oxenstierna's father was Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna[12]. Axel Oxenstierna's mother was Barbro Axelsdotter[13].

Who was Axel Oxenstierna married to?

Axel Oxenstierna's spouses include Anna Åkesdotter (Bååt)[14].

What did Axel Oxenstierna do for work?

Axel Oxenstierna worked as diplomat[6], military personnel[7], land owner[8], and politician[9].

Where did Axel Oxenstierna go to school?

Axel Oxenstierna was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23] and University of Rostock[24].

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  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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