Axel von Fersen the Elder

lantmarskalk or marshal of the diet (1719-1794)
Person human Q1453246
Axel von Fersen the Elder
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Axel von Fersen the Elder

Summary

Axel von Fersen the Elder is a human[1]. He was born in Jakob and Johannes parish[2]. He was born on April 5, 1719[3]. He passed away in Jakob and Johannes parish[4]. He died on April 24, 1794[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Axel von Fersen the Elder's place of birth was Jakob and Johannes parish[2].
  • Born in Stockholm[9], Axel von Fersen the Elder…
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder died in Jakob and Johannes parish[4].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder died in Stockholm[10].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder was born on April 5, 1719[3].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder died on April 24, 1794[5].
  • Burial took place at Ljungs kyrka, Östergötland[11].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder's father was Hans von Fersen[12].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder's mother was Grevinna Eleonora Margareta Wachtmeister af Mälsåker[13].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder was married to Hedvig Catharina von Fersen[14].
  • A child of Axel von Fersen the Elder was Axel von Fersen the Younger[15].
  • A child of Axel von Fersen the Elder was Hedvig Eleonora von Fersen[16].
  • A child of Axel von Fersen the Elder was Sophie Piper[17].
  • A child of Axel von Fersen the Elder was Fabian Reinhold von Fersen[18].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held citizenship in Sweden[19].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder worked as a politician[6].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held the position of regiment commander[21].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held the position of Lord Marshal (Sweden)[22].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held the position of Lord Marshal (Sweden)[23].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held the position of Lord Marshal (Sweden)[24].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[25].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder's education included a stint at Uppsala University[26].
  • Axel von Fersen the Elder's education included a stint at Lund University[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Jakob and Johannes parish[2], a parish of the Church of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1643[30] and Stockholm[9], a city[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1187[33]. Axel von Fersen the Elder was born on April 5, 1719[3]. His father was Hans von Fersen[12]. His mother was Grevinna Eleonora Margareta Wachtmeister af Mälsåker[13].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[26], a university[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1477[36], headquartered in Uppsala[37] and Lund University[27], a public university[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1666[40], headquartered in Lund[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include regiment commander[21], a military position[42], in Sweden[43]; Lord Marshal (Sweden)[22], a title of authority[44], in Sweden[45]; and seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[25].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Axel von Fersen the Elder is Q97577942[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[47], a grade of an order[48], in Sweden[49]; Q126327903[50]; and Knight of the Order of the Sword[51], a grade of an order[52], in Sweden[53].

Personal Life

Among Axel von Fersen the Elder's spouses was Hedvig Catharina von Fersen[14]. Children include Axel von Fersen the Younger[15], a diplomat[54], 1755–1810[55], of Sweden[56], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim[57]; Hedvig Eleonora von Fersen[16], a lady-in-waiting[58], 1753–1792[59], of Sweden[60]; Sophie Piper[17], a lady-in-waiting[61], 1757–1816[62], of Sweden[63]; and Fabian Reinhold von Fersen[18], a politician[64], 1762–1818[65], of Sweden[66], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Sword[67]. He was affiliated with the Hats[68].

Death and Burial

Axel von Fersen the Elder died on April 24, 1794[5]. Recorded place of death include Jakob and Johannes parish[4], a parish of the Church of Sweden[69], in Sweden[70], founded in 1643[71] and Stockholm[10], a city[72], in Sweden[73], founded in 1187[74]. He is buried at Ljungs kyrka, Östergötland[11].

Why It Matters

Axel von Fersen the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Axel von Fersen the Elder born?

Born in Jakob and Johannes parish[2], Axel von Fersen the Elder…

Where did Axel von Fersen the Elder die?

Axel von Fersen the Elder passed away in Jakob and Johannes parish[4].

Who were Axel von Fersen the Elder's parents?

Axel von Fersen the Elder's father was Hans von Fersen[12]. Axel von Fersen the Elder's mother was Grevinna Eleonora Margareta Wachtmeister af Mälsåker[13].

Who was Axel von Fersen the Elder married to?

Axel von Fersen the Elder's spouses include Hedvig Catharina von Fersen[14].

What did Axel von Fersen the Elder do for work?

Axel von Fersen the Elder worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Axel von Fersen the Elder go to school?

Axel von Fersen the Elder was educated at Uppsala University[26] and Lund University[27].

What awards did Axel von Fersen the Elder receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[47], Q126327903[50], and Knight of the Order of the Sword[51].

References

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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