Magnus Julius De la Gardie

Swedish general and statesman (1669-1741)
Person human Q4157020
Magnus Julius De la Gardie
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Summary

Magnus Julius De la Gardie was born on April 14, 1669[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on April 28, 1741[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: March 12, 1674[9]
  • Father: Axel Julius De la Gardie[10]
  • Mother: Sofia Juliana Freiin Forbus[11]
  • Spouse: Hedvig Catharina Lillie[12]
  • Child: Brita Sophia De la Gardie[13], Eva Ekeblad[14], Pontus Fredrik De la Gardie[15], Ulrik Gustaf De la Gardie[16], Carl Julius De la Gardie[17], Hedvig Catharina von Fersen[18], Q141290191[19], Q141353197[20]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[21]
  • Position held: Marshal of the Realm[22]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Magnus Julius De la Gardie[25]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[26]
  • Participated in conflict: War of the Spanish Succession[27], Great Northern War[28]
  • Family name: De la Gardie[29]
  • Given name: Magnus[30], Julius[31]
  • Allegiance: Sweden[32]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[34]
  • Name in native language: Magnus Julius De la Gardie[35]
  • Sibling: Adam Carl De la Gardie[36], Pontus Fredrik De la Gardie[37], Adolf Axel De la Gardie[38], Margareta Ebba De la Gardie[39], Jakob Henrik De la Gardie[40], Ebba Juliana De la Gardie[41], Juliana De la Gardie[42]
  • Patronym or matronym: Q141352057[43]

Why It Matters

Magnus Julius De la Gardie has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Julius De la Gardie born?

Magnus Julius De la Gardie was born in Stockholm[2].

Where did Magnus Julius De la Gardie die?

Magnus Julius De la Gardie died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Magnus Julius De la Gardie's parents?

Magnus Julius De la Gardie's father was Axel Julius De la Gardie[10]. Magnus Julius De la Gardie's mother was Sofia Juliana Freiin Forbus[11].

Who was Magnus Julius De la Gardie married to?

Magnus Julius De la Gardie's spouses include Hedvig Catharina Lillie[12].

What did Magnus Julius De la Gardie do for work?

Magnus Julius De la Gardie worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and military officer[7].

Where did Magnus Julius De la Gardie go to school?

Magnus Julius De la Gardie was educated at Uppsala University[23].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 6w ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Magnus, Julius
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → lieutenant general
    Given name → Magnus, Julius
    Allegiance → Sweden
    Spouse → Hedvig Catharina Lillie
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