Hans Wachtmeister the elder

Swedish jurist, civil servant and county governor (1793–1827)
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Summary

Hans Wachtmeister the elder was born on July 31, 1793[1], in Sölvesborgs landsförsamling[2]. He died on November 8, 1827[3], in Karlskrona[4]. He worked as a writer[5], jurist[6], civil servant[7], and county governor of Sweden[8]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Hans Fredrik Wachtmeister af Johannishus[10]
  • Mother: Baroness Carolina Adlerfelt, Heiress of Vanaas[11]
  • Spouse: Agathe Wachtmeister[12]
  • Child: Hans Wachtmeister the younger[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
  • Position held: governor of Blekinge County[15]
  • Educated at: Lund University[16]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family: Wachtmeister af Johannishus[19]
  • Commons category: Hans Wachtmeister (1793–1827)[20]
  • Academic degree: Bachelor of Divinity[21], Candidate of Law[22]
  • Family name: Wachtmeister[23]
  • Given name: Hans[24]
  • Described by source: Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[26]
  • Birth name: Hans Wachtmeister af Johannishus[27]
  • Owner of: Johannishus Castle[28]
  • Sibling: Carl Axel Wachtmeister af Johannishus[29], Adolf Fredrik Wachtmeister[30]

FAQs

Where was Hans Wachtmeister the elder born?

Hans Wachtmeister the elder was born in Sölvesborgs landsförsamling[2].

Where did Hans Wachtmeister the elder die?

Hans Wachtmeister the elder passed away in Karlskrona[4].

Who were Hans Wachtmeister the elder's parents?

Hans Wachtmeister the elder's father was Hans Fredrik Wachtmeister af Johannishus[10]. Hans Wachtmeister the elder's mother was Baroness Carolina Adlerfelt, Heiress of Vanaas[11].

Who was Hans Wachtmeister the elder married to?

Hans Wachtmeister the elder's spouses include Agathe Wachtmeister[12].

What did Hans Wachtmeister the elder do for work?

Hans Wachtmeister the elder worked as a writer[5], jurist[6], civil servant[7], and county governor of Sweden[8].

Where did Hans Wachtmeister the elder go to school?

Hans Wachtmeister the elder was educated at Lund University[16].

What awards did Hans Wachtmeister the elder receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . runeberg.org. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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