Melker Falkenberg
Swedish count and politician (1722-1795)
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Summary
Melker Falkenberg was born on June 7, 1722[1]. He died on March 21, 1795[2], in Klara Church Parish[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Stockholm[6]
- Place of burial: Riddarholm Church[7]
- Father: Henrik Falkenberg af Bålby[8]
- Mother: countess Ulrika (Ulla) Bonde[9]
- Spouse: Hedvig Eleonora Wachtmeister af Björkö[10]
- Child: Magdalena Sophia Falkenberg af Bålby[11], Henrietta Elisabet Falkenberg af Bålby[12], Melker Axel Falkenberg[13], Carl Adam Falkenberg[14], Henrik Falkenberg (1770–1837)[15]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[16]
- Position held: Riksråd[17], Q10655243[18], Lagman i Ångermanlands och Västerbottens lagsaga[19], Lagman i Värmlands lagsaga[20]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[21]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[22], Q126327903[23]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family: Falkenberg[26]
- Noble title: baron[27], count[28]
- Member of political party: Hats[29]
- Commons category: Melker Falkenberg (1722–1795)[30]
- Family name: Falkenberg[31]
- Given name: Melker[32]
- Described by source: Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon[33], Q22341356[34], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[35], Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok. 2 C—F[36], Q98384047[37], Q110246590[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[39]
- Birth name: Melker Falkenberg af Bålby[40]
- Name in native language: Melker Falkenberg[41]
- Date of burial or cremation: March 27, 1795[42]
FAQs
Where did Melker Falkenberg die?
Melker Falkenberg died in Klara Church Parish[3].
Who were Melker Falkenberg's parents?
Melker Falkenberg's father was Henrik Falkenberg af Bålby[8]. Melker Falkenberg's mother was countess Ulrika (Ulla) Bonde[9].
Who was Melker Falkenberg married to?
Melker Falkenberg's spouses include Hedvig Eleonora Wachtmeister af Björkö[10].
What did Melker Falkenberg do for work?
Melker Falkenberg worked as a politician[4].
Where did Melker Falkenberg go to school?
Melker Falkenberg was educated at Uppsala University[21].
What awards did Melker Falkenberg receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[22] and Q126327903[23].