Erik Brahe

Swedish politician (1722-1756)
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Summary

Erik Brahe was born on June 23, 1722[1], in Stockholm City[2]. He died on July 23, 1756[3], in Stockholm City[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Nils Abrahamsson Brahe[8]
  • Mother: countess Frederikke Vilhelmine Steenbock, heiress of Skarhult[9]
  • Spouse: Eva Catharina Sack[10], Stina Piper[11]
  • Child: Per Eriksson Brahe[12], Nils Gabriel Brahe[13], Abraham Brahe[14], Eva Fredrika Brahe[15], Christina Brahe[16], Ulrika Juliana Brahe[17], Magnus Fredrik Brahe[18]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[19]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Hovpartiet[22]
  • Commons category: Erik Brahe (1722–1756)[23]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[24]
  • Cause of death: decapitation[25]
  • Family name: Brahe[26]
  • Given name: Erik[27]
  • Significant event: Coup of 1756[28]
  • Depicted by: Erik Brahe, 1722-1756[29]
  • Described by source: Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon[30], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[31], Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[33]
  • Birth name: Erik Brahe[34]
  • Name in native language: Erik Brahe[35]

Why It Matters

Erik Brahe is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Erik Brahe born?

Erik Brahe's place of birth was Stockholm City[2].

Where did Erik Brahe die?

Erik Brahe passed away in Stockholm City[4].

Who were Erik Brahe's parents?

Erik Brahe's father was Nils Abrahamsson Brahe[8]. Erik Brahe's mother was countess Frederikke Vilhelmine Steenbock, heiress of Skarhult[9].

Who was Erik Brahe married to?

Erik Brahe's spouses include Eva Catharina Sack[10] and Stina Piper[11].

What did Erik Brahe do for work?

Erik Brahe worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did Erik Brahe go to school?

Erik Brahe was educated at Uppsala University[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, D.1. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'en', 'fi', 'sv', 'tr']
    Wikidata description → Swedish politician (1722-1756)
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  2. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event → Coup of 1756
    Given name → Erik
    Depicted by → Erik Brahe, 1722-1756
    Spouse → Eva Catharina Sack, Stina Piper
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