Clas Fleming

Swedish admiral (1592–1644)
Person human Q741666
Clas Fleming
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Clas Fleming

Summary

Clas Fleming is a human[1]. His place of birth was Askainen[2]. He was born on March 1592[3]. He passed away in Bay of Kiel[4]. He died on July 26, 1644[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and urban planner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Clas Fleming's place of birth was Askainen[2].
  • Clas Fleming passed away in Bay of Kiel[4].
  • Clas Fleming was born on March 1592[3].
  • Clas Fleming died on July 26, 1644[5].
  • Clas Fleming is buried at Värmdö Church[9].
  • Clas Fleming's father was Lars Hermansson Fleming[10].
  • Clas Fleming's mother was Anna Henriksdotter Horn[11].
  • Among Clas Fleming's spouses was Elena Claesdotter Bielke[12].
  • Clas Fleming was married to Anna Göransdotter (Snackenborg)[13].
  • A child of Clas Fleming was Herman Claesson Fleming[14].
  • A child of Clas Fleming was Barbro Fleming[15].
  • A child of Clas Fleming was Lars Claesson Fleming[16].
  • A child of Clas Fleming was Göran Fleming[17].
  • Clas Fleming held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Clas Fleming worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Clas Fleming worked as an urban planner[7].
  • Clas Fleming held the position of Over-Governor of Stockholm[19].
  • Clas Fleming held the position of Riksråd[20].
  • Clas Fleming held the position of lawspeaker[21].
  • Clas Fleming held the position of chamberlain[22].
  • Clas Fleming's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg[23].
  • Clas Fleming is recorded as male[24].
  • Clas Fleming's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Clas Fleming's military branch is recorded as Swedish Navy[26].
  • Clas Fleming is part of Fleminggatan[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Askainen[2], Clas Fleming… he was born on March 1592[3]. His father was Lars Hermansson Fleming[10]. His mother was Anna Henriksdotter Horn[11].

Education

Clas Fleming's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and urban planner[7]. Positions held include Over-Governor of Stockholm[19], a county governor of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1634[30]; Riksråd[20], a position[31], in Sweden[32]; lawspeaker[21], a historical profession[33]; and chamberlain[22], a profession[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elena Claesdotter Bielke[12], 1592–1651[35] and Anna Göransdotter (Snackenborg)[13], 1592–1637[36]. Children include Herman Claesson Fleming[14], a politician[37], 1619–1673[38], of Sweden[39]; Barbro Fleming[15], a courtier[40], 1624–1693[41], of Sweden[42]; Lars Claesson Fleming[16], a politician[43], 1621–1699[44], of Sweden[45]; and Göran Fleming[17], a politician[46], 1628–1667[47], of Sweden[48].

Death and Burial

Clas Fleming died on July 26, 1644[5]. He passed away in Bay of Kiel[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[49]. He is buried at Värmdö Church[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Clas Fleming include HSwMS Clas Fleming[50], a minelaying cruiser[51].

Why It Matters

Clas Fleming ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include HSwMS Clas Fleming[50], a minelaying cruiser[51].

FAQs

Where was Clas Fleming born?

Clas Fleming was born in Askainen[2].

Where did Clas Fleming die?

Clas Fleming passed away in Bay of Kiel[4].

Who were Clas Fleming's parents?

Clas Fleming's father was Lars Hermansson Fleming[10]. Clas Fleming's mother was Anna Henriksdotter Horn[11].

Who was Clas Fleming married to?

Clas Fleming's spouses include Elena Claesdotter Bielke[12] and Anna Göransdotter (Snackenborg)[13].

What did Clas Fleming do for work?

Clas Fleming worked as military personnel[6] and urban planner[7].

Where did Clas Fleming go to school?

Clas Fleming was educated at University of Wittenberg[23].

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  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  21. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  24. [49] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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