Hans Wachtmeister

Swedish count, admiral and governor-general (1641-1714)
Person human Q1582958
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Hans Wachtmeister

Summary

Hans Wachtmeister is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on December 24, 1641[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on February 15, 1714[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], civil servant[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hans Wachtmeister's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
  • Hans Wachtmeister passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Hans Wachtmeister was born on December 24, 1641[3].
  • Hans Wachtmeister died on February 15, 1714[5].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's father was Hans Wachtmeister[10].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's mother was Agnes Margrete von Helmstedt[11].
  • Hans Wachtmeister was married to Sofia Lovisa von Ascheberg[12].
  • A child of Hans Wachtmeister was Carl Hans Wachtmeister[13].
  • A child of Hans Wachtmeister was Axel Wilhelm Wachtmeister[14].
  • A child of Hans Wachtmeister was Q138603691[15].
  • Hans Wachtmeister held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Hans Wachtmeister worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Hans Wachtmeister worked as a civil servant[7].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's professions included politician[8].
  • Hans Wachtmeister held the position of commanding officer[17].
  • Hans Wachtmeister held the position of governor of Kalmar County[18].
  • Hans Wachtmeister is recorded as male[19].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's military branch is recorded as Swedish Navy[21].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's Commons category is recorded as Hans Wachtmeister (1641-1714)[22].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
  • Hans Wachtmeister was part of the conflict Battle of Lund[24].
  • Hans Wachtmeister was part of the conflict Battle of Køge Bay[25].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's family name is recorded as Wachtmeister[26].
  • Hans Wachtmeister's given name is recorded as Hans[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Wachtmeister's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on December 24, 1641[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Agnes Margrete von Helmstedt[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], civil servant[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include commanding officer[17], a military position[28] and governor of Kalmar County[18], a public office[29], in Sweden[30], founded in 1634[31].

Personal Life

Hans Wachtmeister was married to Sofia Lovisa von Ascheberg[12]. Children include Carl Hans Wachtmeister[13], a military personnel[32], 1689–1736[33], of Sweden[34]; Axel Wilhelm Wachtmeister[14], a courtier[35], 1702–1763[36], of Sweden[37], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[38]; and Q138603691[15], 1696–1729[39], of Sweden[40].

Death and Burial

Hans Wachtmeister died on February 15, 1714[5]. He died in Stockholm[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Wachtmeister ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Hans Wachtmeister born?

Hans Wachtmeister was born in Stockholm[2].

Where did Hans Wachtmeister die?

Hans Wachtmeister died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Hans Wachtmeister's parents?

Hans Wachtmeister's father was Hans Wachtmeister[10]. Hans Wachtmeister's mother was Agnes Margrete von Helmstedt[11].

Who was Hans Wachtmeister married to?

Hans Wachtmeister's spouses include Sofia Lovisa von Ascheberg[12].

What did Hans Wachtmeister do for work?

Hans Wachtmeister worked as military personnel[6], civil servant[7], and politician[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, civil servant, politician
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31724|batch #31724]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (18)"
  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Hans
    Participated in conflict Battle of Lund, Battle of Køge Bay
    Place of death Stockholm
    Sex or gender male
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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