About Axel Lillie
Lived 1603 – 1662 (aged 59). Axel Lillie was a Swedish politician and military personnel.
Count Axel Lillie, also spelled Lillje (23 July 1603 – 20 December 1662 ) was a Swedish soldier and politician. He was appointed Governor of all Pomerania in 1643, Privy Councilor in 1648, Governor General of Pomerania in 1652, and Governor General of Livonia in 1661. In the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), he commanded troops at the Battle of Leipzig, in 1642. He had Löfstad Castle built.
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Who was Axel Lillie?
Swedish soldier and politician (1603-1662)
When was Axel Lillie born?
Axel Lillie was born on 23 July 1603 in Högsby parish.
When did Axel Lillie die?
Axel Lillie died on 20 December 1662 in Kimstad parish.
What was Axel Lillie's occupation?
Axel Lillie was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Axel Lillie?
Axel Lillie was Swedish.
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