Gustaf Peyron the Elder

Swedish politician (1783-1852)
Person human Q6047700
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Gustaf Peyron the Elder

Summary

Gustaf Peyron the Elder is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 17, 1783[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on February 29, 1852[5]. He worked as a politician[6], civil servant[7], and military personnel[8].

Key Facts

  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder died in Stockholm[4].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder was born on July 17, 1783[3].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder died on February 29, 1852[5].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[9].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder's father was Claes Bartholomeus Peyron[10].
  • A child of Gustaf Peyron the Elder was Gustaf Peyron the Younger[11].
  • A child of Gustaf Peyron the Elder was Knut Peyron[12].
  • A child of Gustaf Peyron the Elder was Gustaf Fredrik Peyron[13].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder worked as a politician[6].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder's professions included civil servant[7].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder held the position of governor of Södermanland County[15].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder held the position of regiment commander[16].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder held the position of regiment commander[17].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder held the position of regiment commander[18].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder held the position of Minister for Terrestrial Defence[19].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[21].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[22].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[24].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[25].
  • Gustaf Peyron the Elder received the Pour le Mérite[26].

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Origins and Family

Gustaf Peyron the Elder's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 17, 1783[3]. His father was Claes Bartholomeus Peyron[10].

Education

Gustaf Peyron the Elder's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], civil servant[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include governor of Södermanland County[15], a public office[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1634[30]; regiment commander[16], a military position[31], in Sweden[32]; and Minister for Terrestrial Defence[19], a public office[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1840[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[21], an order[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1748[38]; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[22], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[24], a grade of an order[43]; Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[25], a grade of an order[44], in Prussia[45]; and Pour le Mérite[26], a courage award[46], in Prussia[47], founded in 1740[48].

Personal Life

Children include Gustaf Peyron the Younger[11], a politician[49], 1828–1915[50], of Sweden[51], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim[52]; Knut Peyron[12], a military personnel[53], 1831–1914[54], of Sweden[55]; and Gustaf Fredrik Peyron[13], a military personnel[56], 1854–1934[57], of Sweden[58].

Death and Burial

Gustaf Peyron the Elder died on February 29, 1852[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Q252312[9].

FAQs

Where was Gustaf Peyron the Elder born?

Gustaf Peyron the Elder was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Gustaf Peyron the Elder die?

Gustaf Peyron the Elder died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Gustaf Peyron the Elder's parents?

Gustaf Peyron the Elder's father was Claes Bartholomeus Peyron[10].

What did Gustaf Peyron the Elder do for work?

Gustaf Peyron the Elder worked as politician[6], civil servant[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Gustaf Peyron the Elder go to school?

Gustaf Peyron the Elder was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20].

What awards did Gustaf Peyron the Elder receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[21], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[24].

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Class ancestry

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