Christopher Gyllenstierna

Swedish military personnel (1639-1705)
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Christopher Gyllenstierna

Summary

Christopher Gyllenstierna is a human[1]. He was born in Vyborg Castle[2]. He was born on +1639-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Jakob and Johannes parish[4]. He died on +1705-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's place of birth was Vyborg Castle[2].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna passed away in Jakob and Johannes parish[4].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna was born on +1639-11-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna died on +1705-06-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna is buried at Tyresö Church[7].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's father was Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna[8].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's mother was Beata von Yxkull[9].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna was married to Catherine of Pfalz-Zweibrücken[10].
  • Among Christopher Gyllenstierna's spouses was Gustaviana Juliana Oxenstierna[11].
  • A child of Christopher Gyllenstierna was Maria Gustava Gyllenstierna[12].
  • A child of Christopher Gyllenstierna was Carl Adolf Gyllenstierna[13].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna held the position of Over-Governor of Stockholm[15].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna held the position of regiment commander[16].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's image is recorded as Christoffer Gyllenstierna af Ericsberg.jpg[17].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna is recorded as male[18].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's coat of arms image is recorded as Gyllenstierna Eriksberg G24.jpg[20].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's noble title is recorded as Freiherr[22].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's Commons category is recorded as Christoffer Gyllenstierna af Ericsberg[23].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[24].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Lund[25].
  • Christopher Gyllenstierna's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Landskrona[26].

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Origins and Family

Christopher Gyllenstierna's place of birth was Vyborg Castle[2]. He was born on +1639-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna[8]. His mother was Beata von Yxkull[9].

Career and Affiliations

Christopher Gyllenstierna's professions included military personnel[6]. Positions held include Over-Governor of Stockholm[15], a county governor of Sweden[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1634[29] and regiment commander[16], a military position[30], in Sweden[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine of Pfalz-Zweibrücken[10], 1661–1720[32] and Gustaviana Juliana Oxenstierna[11], 1644–1675[33], of Sweden[34]. Children include Maria Gustava Gyllenstierna[12], a translator[35], 1672–1737[36], of Sweden[37] and Carl Adolf Gyllenstierna[13], a civil servant[38], 1699–1733[39], of Sweden[40].

Death and Burial

Christopher Gyllenstierna died on +1705-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Jakob and Johannes parish[4]. He is buried at Tyresö Church[7].

FAQs

Where was Christopher Gyllenstierna born?

Christopher Gyllenstierna was born in Vyborg Castle[2].

Where did Christopher Gyllenstierna die?

Christopher Gyllenstierna died in Jakob and Johannes parish[4].

Who were Christopher Gyllenstierna's parents?

Christopher Gyllenstierna's father was Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna[8]. Christopher Gyllenstierna's mother was Beata von Yxkull[9].

Who was Christopher Gyllenstierna married to?

Christopher Gyllenstierna's spouses include Catherine of Pfalz-Zweibrücken[10] and Gustaviana Juliana Oxenstierna[11].

What did Christopher Gyllenstierna do for work?

Christopher Gyllenstierna worked as military personnel[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor. wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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