Axel von Fersen the Younger
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Summary
Axel von Fersen the Younger was born on September 4, 1755[1], in Jakob and Johannes parish[2]. He died on June 20, 1810[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,465 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Axel von Fersen the Elder[9]
- Mother: Hedvig Catharina von Fersen[10]
- Spouse: Marie Antoinette[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
- Position held: regiment commander[13], Marshal of the Realm[14]
- Employer: Uppsala University[15]
- Educated at: TU Braunschweig[16]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[17], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[18], Order of Military Merit (France)[19], Society of the Cincinnati[20], Knight of the Order of Military Merit (France)[21]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Fersen[24]
- Noble title: count[25]
- Commons category: Axel von Fersen the Younger[26]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[27]
- Unmarried partner: Marie Antoinette[28], Eleanore Sullivan[29]
- Archives at: National Archives of Sweden[30]
- Cause of death: lynching[31]
- Participated in conflict: American Revolutionary War[32]
- Family name: von Fersen[33]
- Given name: Hans[34], Axel[35]
- Significant event: murder of Axel von Fersen[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Axel von Fersen the Younger[37]
- Commons gallery: Axel von Fersen the Younger[38]
- Manner of death: homicide[39]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[40], The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[41], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], The Encyclopedia Americana[43]
Why It Matters
Axel von Fersen the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Axel von Fersen the Younger born?
Axel von Fersen the Younger was born in Jakob and Johannes parish[2].
Where did Axel von Fersen the Younger die?
Axel von Fersen the Younger passed away in Stockholm[4].
Who were Axel von Fersen the Younger's parents?
Axel von Fersen the Younger's father was Axel von Fersen the Elder[9]. Axel von Fersen the Younger's mother was Hedvig Catharina von Fersen[10].
Who was Axel von Fersen the Younger married to?
Axel von Fersen the Younger's spouses include Marie Antoinette[11].
What did Axel von Fersen the Younger do for work?
Axel von Fersen the Younger worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Axel von Fersen the Younger go to school?
Axel von Fersen the Younger was educated at TU Braunschweig[16].
What awards did Axel von Fersen the Younger receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[17], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[18], Order of Military Merit (France)[19], and Society of the Cincinnati[20].