Carl August Ehrensvärd
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Summary
Carl August Ehrensvärd was born on May 5, 1745[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on May 21, 1800[3], in Örebro[4]. He worked as a draftsperson[5] and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Svea artillery regiment parish[8]
- Place of death: Örebro Nikolai parish[9]
- Place of burial: Tosterups kyrka[10]
- Father: Augustin Ehrensvärd[11]
- Mother: noble Catharina Elisabeth Adlerheim[12]
- Spouse: Sophie Ehrensvärd-Silfversparre[13]
- Child: Gustaf Carl Albert August Ehrensvärd[14]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[15]
- Position held: Chief of the Archipelago fleet[16]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Turku[17], Uppsala University[18]
- Student: Hans Gustaf Wallberg[19]
- Notable work: Skärva House[20]
- Award received: Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[21]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Noble title: count[24]
- Military branch: Swedish Navy[25]
- Commons category: Carl August Ehrensvärd[26]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[27]
- Participated in conflict: Pomeranian War[28], Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790[29]
- Family name: Ehrensvärd[30]
- Given name: Carl[31], August[32]
- Relative: Carl August von Ehrensvärd[33]
- Depicted by: Carl August Ehrensvärd (1745-1800), greve, krigare, tecknare, konstfil.[34], Carl August Ehrensvärd (1745-1800), count, general admiral, art philosopher[35]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Svenskt konstnärslexikon[38], Q22341356[39], Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon[40], Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok. 2 C—F[41], Q98384047[42]
Why It Matters
Carl August Ehrensvärd has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Carl August Ehrensvärd born?
Carl August Ehrensvärd's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
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[11]. Carl August Ehrensvärd's mother was noble Catharina Elisabeth Adlerheim[12].
Who was Carl August Ehrensvärd married to?
Carl August Ehrensvärd's spouses include Sophie Ehrensvärd-Silfversparre[13].
What did Carl August Ehrensvärd do for work?
Carl August Ehrensvärd worked as a draftsperson[5] and naval officer[6].
Where did Carl August Ehrensvärd go to school?
Carl August Ehrensvärd was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[17] and Uppsala University[18].
What awards did Carl August Ehrensvärd receive?
Honors received include Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[21].