Carl von Fersen

Icelandic courtier (1716-1786)
Person human Q5729159
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Carl von Fersen

Summary

Carl von Fersen is a human[1]. He was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on April 7, 1716[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on May 7, 1786[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6] and Q10728592[7].

Key Facts

  • Carl von Fersen's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].
  • Carl von Fersen died in Stockholm[4].
  • Carl von Fersen was born on April 7, 1716[3].
  • Carl von Fersen died on May 7, 1786[5].
  • Carl von Fersen's father was Hans von Fersen[8].
  • Carl von Fersen's mother was Grevinna Eleonora Margareta Wachtmeister af Mälsåker[9].
  • Carl von Fersen was married to Charlotta Sparre[10].
  • A child of Carl von Fersen was Ulla von Höpken[11].
  • A child of Carl von Fersen was Q133465496[12].
  • A child of Carl von Fersen was Q133465514[13].
  • A child of Carl von Fersen was Augusta von Fersen[14].
  • A child of Carl von Fersen was Charlotta Fredrika von Fersen[15].
  • A child of Carl von Fersen was Eva Helena von Fersen[16].
  • Carl von Fersen held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Carl von Fersen held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Carl von Fersen worked as a civil servant[6].
  • Carl von Fersen worked as a Q10728592[7].
  • Carl von Fersen held the position of Q10728592[19].
  • Carl von Fersen held the position of chamberlain[20].
  • Carl von Fersen held the position of Q134174837[21].
  • Among Carl von Fersen's employers was Gustavianska operan[22].
  • Among Carl von Fersen's employers was Q10550200[23].
  • Carl von Fersen's education included a stint at Uppsala University[24].
  • Carl von Fersen received the Lord of the Realm[25].
  • Carl von Fersen received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[26].

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Origins and Family

Carl von Fersen's place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. He was born on April 7, 1716[3]. His father was Hans von Fersen[8]. His mother was Grevinna Eleonora Margareta Wachtmeister af Mälsåker[9].

Education

Carl von Fersen's education included a stint at Uppsala University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[6] and Q10728592[7]. Employers include Gustavianska operan[22], an opera house[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1782[29], headquartered in Stockholm[30] and Q10550200[23], an organization[31], in Sweden[32]. Positions held include Q10728592[19], a position[33]; chamberlain[20], a profession[34]; and Q134174837[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Lord of the Realm[25], a title of honor[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1772[37]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[26], an order[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1748[40]; and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[41], a grade of an order[42], in Sweden[43].

Personal Life

Carl von Fersen was married to Charlotta Sparre[10]. Children include Ulla von Höpken[11], a maid of honour[44], 1749–1810[45], of Sweden[46]; Q133465496[12], b. 1750[47], of Sweden[48]; Q133465514[13], 1751–1774[49], of Sweden[50]; Augusta von Fersen[14], a lady-in-waiting[51], 1754–1846[52], of Sweden[53]; Charlotta Fredrika von Fersen[15], 1756–1810[54], of Sweden[55]; and Eva Helena von Fersen[16], 1759–1807[56].

Death and Burial

Carl von Fersen died on May 7, 1786[5]. He died in Stockholm[4].

FAQs

Where was Carl von Fersen born?

Carl von Fersen was born in Reykjavík[2].

Where did Carl von Fersen die?

Carl von Fersen died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Carl von Fersen's parents?

Carl von Fersen's father was Hans von Fersen[8]. Carl von Fersen's mother was Grevinna Eleonora Margareta Wachtmeister af Mälsåker[9].

Who was Carl von Fersen married to?

Carl von Fersen's spouses include Charlotta Sparre[10].

What did Carl von Fersen do for work?

Carl von Fersen worked as civil servant[6] and Q10728592[7].

Where did Carl von Fersen go to school?

Carl von Fersen was educated at Uppsala University[24].

What awards did Carl von Fersen receive?

Honors received include Lord of the Realm[25], Royal Order of the Seraphim[26], and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[41].

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  26. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  29. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Father Hans von Fersen
    Country of citizenship Sweden, Russian Empire
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