Carl August Ehrensvärd

Swedish naval officer, painter, author, and neo-classical architect (1745-1800)
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Carl August Ehrensvärd
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Carl August Ehrensvärd

Summary

Carl August Ehrensvärd is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on May 5, 1745[3]. He died in Örebro[4]. He died on May 21, 1800[5]. He worked as a draftsperson[6] and naval officer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd was born in Svea artillery regiment parish[9].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd passed away in Örebro[4].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd passed away in Örebro Nikolai parish[10].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd was born on May 5, 1745[3].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd died on May 21, 1800[5].
  • Burial took place at Tosterups kyrka[11].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's father was Augustin Ehrensvärd[12].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's mother was noble Catharina Elisabeth Adlerheim[13].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd was married to Sophie Ehrensvärd-Silfversparre[14].
  • A child of Carl August Ehrensvärd was Gustaf Carl Albert August Ehrensvärd[15].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd worked as a draftsperson[6].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd held the position of Chief of the Archipelago fleet[17].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[18].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's education included a stint at Uppsala University[19].
  • A notable student of Carl August Ehrensvärd was Hans Gustaf Wallberg[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl August Ehrensvärd is Skärva House[21].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[22].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd is recorded as male[24].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Carl August Ehrensvärd's military branch is recorded as Swedish Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1187[30] and Svea artillery regiment parish[9], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1687[33]. Carl August Ehrensvärd was born on May 5, 1745[3]. His father was Augustin Ehrensvärd[12]. His mother was noble Catharina Elisabeth Adlerheim[13].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Turku[18], a university[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1640[36] and Uppsala University[19], a university[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1477[39], headquartered in Uppsala[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include draftsperson[6] and naval officer[7]. Carl August Ehrensvärd held the position of Chief of the Archipelago fleet[17]. A notable student of him was Hans Gustaf Wallberg[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Carl August Ehrensvärd is Skärva House[21].

Recognition

Carl August Ehrensvärd received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[22].

Personal Life

Carl August Ehrensvärd was married to Sophie Ehrensvärd-Silfversparre[14]. A child of him was Gustaf Carl Albert August Ehrensvärd[15].

Death and Burial

Carl August Ehrensvärd died on May 21, 1800[5]. Recorded place of death include Örebro[4], an urban area in Sweden[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1200[43] and Örebro Nikolai parish[10], a parish of the Church of Sweden[44], in Sweden[45]. He is buried at Tosterups kyrka[11].

Why It Matters

Carl August Ehrensvärd has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Carl August Ehrensvärd born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Carl August Ehrensvärd…

Where did Carl August Ehrensvärd die?

Carl August Ehrensvärd passed away in Örebro[4].

Who were Carl August Ehrensvärd's parents?

Carl August Ehrensvärd's father was Augustin Ehrensvärd[12]. Carl August Ehrensvärd's mother was noble Catharina Elisabeth Adlerheim[13].

Who was Carl August Ehrensvärd married to?

Carl August Ehrensvärd's spouses include Sophie Ehrensvärd-Silfversparre[14].

What did Carl August Ehrensvärd do for work?

Carl August Ehrensvärd worked as draftsperson[6] and naval officer[7].

Where did Carl August Ehrensvärd go to school?

Carl August Ehrensvärd was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[18] and Uppsala University[19].

What awards did Carl August Ehrensvärd receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[22].

References

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  1. [2] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . Q22341356. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Svenskt konstnärslexikon +5
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