Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna
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Summary
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna was born on December 10, 1602[1], in Limmared[2]. He died on October 23, 1657[3], in Bälinge socken, Södermanland[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and civil servant[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Riddarholm Church[8]
- Father: Carl Gyllenstierna[9]
- Mother: Anna Kristofersdotter av Svanseryd, heiress of Limmaryd[10]
- Spouse: Beata von Yxkull[11]
- Child: Conrad Gyllenstierna[12], Christopher Gyllenstierna[13], Carl Gyllenstierna[14], Elisabet Gyllenstierna[15], Christina Gyllenstierna[16], Erik Gyllenstierna[17], Mikael Gyllenstierna[18], Gustaf Gyllenstierna[19]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[20]
- Position held: governor of Viborg and Savonlinna county[21], President of Turku Court of Appeal[22], Governor-General of Finland[23], member of the Riksdag of the Estates[24], Lord Marshal (Sweden)[25]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[26], Leiden University[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Noble title: Freiherr[29]
- Commons category: Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna[30]
- Participated in conflict: Thirty Years' War[31]
- Family name: Gyllenstierna[32]
- Given name: Erik[33]
- Depicted by: Erik Gyllenstierna af Ulaborg (1602-1657), baron, councillor, married to Beata von Yxkull[34]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[35], Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[37]
- Name in native language: Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna[38]
FAQs
Where was Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna born?
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna was born in Limmared[2].
Where did Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna die?
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna passed away in Bälinge socken, Södermanland[4].
Who were Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna's parents?
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna's father was Carl Gyllenstierna[9]. Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna's mother was Anna Kristofersdotter av Svanseryd, heiress of Limmaryd[10].
Who was Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna married to?
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna's spouses include Beata von Yxkull[11].
What did Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna do for work?
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna worked as a politician[5] and civil servant[6].
Where did Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna go to school?
Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna was educated at Uppsala University[26] and Leiden University[27].