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Baltzar von Platen

1766 – 1829

Swedish politician

Politician

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About Baltzar von Platen

Lived 1766 – 1829 (aged 63). Baltzar von Platen was a Swedish politician.

Count Baltzar Bogislaus von Platen (29 May 1766 – 6 December 1829) was a Swedish naval officer and statesman.

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Important facts

Born

29 May 1766, Schaprode

Birth century

18th century

Died

6 December 1829, Christiania

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Sweden

Positions held

Member of the Riksdag of the Estates, Governor-general of Norway, Ship commander

Awards

Royal Order of the Seraphim; Knight of the Order of the Sword; Commander of the Order of the Sword; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross

Also known as

Count Baltzar von Platen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Baltzar von Platen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Baltzar von Platen?

Swedish politician (1766–1829)

When was Baltzar von Platen born?

Baltzar von Platen was born on 29 May 1766 in Schaprode.

When did Baltzar von Platen die?

Baltzar von Platen died on 6 December 1829 in Christiania.

What was Baltzar von Platen's occupation?

Baltzar von Platen was a politician.

What nationality was Baltzar von Platen?

Baltzar von Platen was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Baltzar von Platen

· Wikidata: Q77915

· DBpedia: Baltzar von Platen (1766–1829)

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