Carl Gustaf Tessin

Swedish count, politician and art collector (1695-1770)
Person human Q1038496
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Carl Gustaf Tessin

Summary

Carl Gustaf Tessin is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1695[3]. He died in Q137163204[4]. He died on January 7, 1770[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Carl Gustaf Tessin…
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin died in Q137163204[4].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin was born on September 5, 1695[3].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin died on January 7, 1770[5].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin's father was Nicodemus Tessin the Younger[11].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin's mother was Hedvig Eleonora Stenbock[12].
  • Among Carl Gustaf Tessin's spouses was Ulla Tessin[13].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Swedish was Carl Gustaf Tessin's native language[15].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin's professions included politician[6].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin's professions included writer[8].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin worked as an art collector[9].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin held the position of ambassador of Sweden to Austria[16].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin held the position of Lord Marshal (Sweden)[17].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[18].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin held the position of ambassador of Sweden to France[19].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin held the position of President of the Royal Office of Sweden[20].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[21].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin is recorded as male[23].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin's noble title is recorded as count[25].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin was affiliated with the Hats[26].
  • Carl Gustaf Tessin was affiliated with the Holstein Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Gustaf Tessin's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on September 5, 1695[3]. His father was Nicodemus Tessin the Younger[11]. His mother was Hedvig Eleonora Stenbock[12]. Swedish was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and art collector[9]. Positions held include ambassador of Sweden to Austria[16]; Lord Marshal (Sweden)[17], a title of authority[28], in Sweden[29]; member of the Riksdag of the Estates[18], a member of the parliament of Sweden[30], in Sweden[31]; ambassador of Sweden to France[19], a position[32], in France[33]; and President of the Royal Office of Sweden[20], a position[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1623[36].

Recognition

Carl Gustaf Tessin received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[21].

Personal Life

Among Carl Gustaf Tessin's spouses was Ulla Tessin[13]. Political affiliations include Hats[26], a political party[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1730[39], headquartered in Stockholm[40] and Holstein Party[27], a political party[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1718[43].

Death and Burial

Carl Gustaf Tessin died on January 7, 1770[5]. He passed away in Q137163204[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Gustaf Tessin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Carl Gustaf Tessin born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Carl Gustaf Tessin…

Where did Carl Gustaf Tessin die?

Carl Gustaf Tessin died in Q137163204[4].

Who were Carl Gustaf Tessin's parents?

Carl Gustaf Tessin's father was Nicodemus Tessin the Younger[11]. Carl Gustaf Tessin's mother was Hedvig Eleonora Stenbock[12].

Who was Carl Gustaf Tessin married to?

Carl Gustaf Tessin's spouses include Ulla Tessin[13].

What did Carl Gustaf Tessin do for work?

Carl Gustaf Tessin worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and art collector[9].

What awards did Carl Gustaf Tessin receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[21].

References

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  1. [2] . Nordisk familjebok 2nd ed. vol. 28. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Nordisk familjebok 2nd ed. vol. 28. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Nordisk familjebok 2nd ed. vol. 28. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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