Johan Gyllenstierna

Swedish military personnel (1569-1617)
Person human Q5779494
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Summary

Johan Gyllenstierna was born on January 31, 1569[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on March 1617[3] in Gdańsk[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk[7]
  • Father: Nils Göransson Gyllenstierna[8]
  • Mother: Ebba Axelsdotter[9]
  • Spouse: Sigrid Brahe[10]
  • Child: Johan Gyllenstierna[11], Sigismundus Guldenstern[12], Casimir Gyllenstierna[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military, police or special rank: admiral[16]
  • Family name: Gyllenstierna[17]
  • Given name: Johan[18]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[19], Polish Biographical Dictionary[20], Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[22]
  • Sibling: Elisabet Gyllenstierna[23], Nils Gyllenstierna[24], Göran Nilsson Gyllenstierna[25]

Why It Matters

Johan Gyllenstierna is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Johan Gyllenstierna born?

Johan Gyllenstierna's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Johan Gyllenstierna die?

Johan Gyllenstierna passed away in Gdańsk[4].

Who were Johan Gyllenstierna's parents?

Johan Gyllenstierna's father was Nils Göransson Gyllenstierna[8]. Johan Gyllenstierna's mother was Ebba Axelsdotter[9].

Who was Johan Gyllenstierna married to?

Johan Gyllenstierna's spouses include Sigrid Brahe[10].

What did Johan Gyllenstierna do for work?

Johan Gyllenstierna worked as a military personnel[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk
    Occupation → —
    Child → Johan Gyllenstierna, Sigismundus Guldenstern, Casimir Gyllenstierna
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok, Polish Biographical Dictionary, Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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