Lennart Torstensson

Swedish Field Marshal, Privy Councillour and Governor-General (1603-1651)
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Lennart Torstensson
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Lennart Torstensson

Summary

Lennart Torstensson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Forstena[2]. He was born on August 17, 1603[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on April 7, 1651[5]. He worked as a military engineer[6], military officer[7], page[8], land owner[9], and engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lennart Torstensson's place of birth was Forstena[2].
  • Lennart Torstensson passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Lennart Torstensson was born on August 17, 1603[3].
  • Lennart Torstensson died on April 7, 1651[5].
  • Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[12].
  • Lennart Torstensson's father was Torsten Lennartsson[13].
  • Lennart Torstensson was married to Beata De la Gardie[14].
  • A child of Lennart Torstensson was Marta Linnardtsdotter[15].
  • A child of Lennart Torstensson was Märta Elisabet Linnardtsdotter[16].
  • A child of Lennart Torstensson was Johan Gabriel Linnardtsson[17].
  • A child of Lennart Torstensson was Margareta Katarina Torstenson[18].
  • A child of Lennart Torstensson was Anders Torstenson[19].
  • Lennart Torstensson held citizenship in Sweden[20].
  • Lennart Torstensson's professions included military engineer[6].
  • Lennart Torstensson worked as a military officer[7].
  • Lennart Torstensson worked as a page[8].
  • Lennart Torstensson's professions included land owner[9].
  • Lennart Torstensson worked as an engineer[10].
  • Lennart Torstensson worked as a politician[21].
  • Lennart Torstensson held the position of governor-general[22].
  • Lennart Torstensson held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[23].
  • Lennart Torstensson is recorded as male[24].
  • Lennart Torstensson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Lennart Torstensson's family is recorded as Q18246611[26].
  • Lennart Torstensson's military branch is recorded as Swedish Army[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lennart Torstensson was born in Forstena[2]. He was born on August 17, 1603[3]. His father was Torsten Lennartsson[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military engineer[6], military officer[7], page[8], land owner[9], engineer[10], and politician[21]. Positions held include governor-general[22], a position[28] and Master-General of the Ordnance[23], a military position[29].

Personal Life

Lennart Torstensson was married to Beata De la Gardie[14]. Children include Marta Linnardtsdotter[15]; Märta Elisabet Linnardtsdotter[16]; Johan Gabriel Linnardtsson[17]; Margareta Katarina Torstenson[18]; and Anders Torstenson[19], a politician[30], 1641–1686[31], of Sweden[32].

Death and Burial

Lennart Torstensson died on April 7, 1651[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[12].

Why It Matters

Lennart Torstensson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Lennart Torstensson born?

Lennart Torstensson's place of birth was Forstena[2].

Where did Lennart Torstensson die?

Lennart Torstensson passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Lennart Torstensson's parents?

Lennart Torstensson's father was Torsten Lennartsson[13].

Who was Lennart Torstensson married to?

Lennart Torstensson's spouses include Beata De la Gardie[14].

What did Lennart Torstensson do for work?

Lennart Torstensson worked as military engineer[6], military officer[7], page[8], land owner[9], and engineer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, Vol. 8. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Riddarholmskyrkan - inventories and graves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military engineer, military officer, page +3
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Swedish Army
    Father Torsten Lennartsson
    Owner of Ulvsunda Castle
    Place of birth Forstena
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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