Gabriel Spens

Swedish military personnel (1712-1781)
Person human Q6185482
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Summary

Gabriel Spens was born on 1712[1] in Margretelund[2]. He died on 1781[3] in Engelholms herrgård[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: September 23, 1712[6]
  • Date of death: September 8, 1781[7]
  • Father: Carl Gustaf Spens[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
  • Position held: regiment commander[10]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[11]
  • Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[12], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[13], Lord of the Realm[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military branch: Swedish Army[16]
  • Commons category: Gabriel Spens (1712–1781)[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: field marshal[18]
  • Participated in conflict: War of the Polish Succession[19], Pomeranian War[20], Russo-Swedish War of 1741-1743[21]
  • Family name: Spens[22]
  • Given name: Gabriel[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[24]
  • Sibling: Fredrik Spens[25], Jakob Spens[26]

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Spens born?

Gabriel Spens was born in Margretelund[2].

Where did Gabriel Spens die?

Gabriel Spens died in Engelholms herrgård[4].

Who were Gabriel Spens's parents?

Gabriel Spens's father was Carl Gustaf Spens[8].

What did Gabriel Spens do for work?

Gabriel Spens worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Gabriel Spens go to school?

Gabriel Spens was educated at Uppsala University[11].

What awards did Gabriel Spens receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[12], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[13], and Lord of the Realm[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Adelsvapen-Wiki. adelsvapen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Adelsvapen-Wiki. adelsvapen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] ↑ . Adelsvapen-Wiki. adelsvapen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [1] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Adelsvapen-Wiki. adelsvapen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Adelsvapen-Wiki. adelsvapen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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