Eric af Klint
Swedish chief mate
About Eric af Klint
Lived 1816 – 1866 (aged 49). Eric af Klint was a Swedish chief mate.
Erik Johan Gustaf af Klint (11 December 1816 – 20 July 1866) was a Swedish naval officer who also served in the Austrian Navy, reaching the rank of captain in the 1860s. He commanded the Austrian steam frigate at the Battle of Lissa on 20 July 1866, where he was killed in action.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric af Klint?
Swedish chief mate
When was Eric af Klint born?
Eric af Klint was born on 11 December 1816 in Visby.
When did Eric af Klint die?
Eric af Klint died on 20 July 1866 in Vis.
What was Eric af Klint's occupation?
Eric af Klint was a chief mate.
What nationality was Eric af Klint?
Eric af Klint was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Erik af Klint (1816–1866)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric af Klint. https://biography.guide/eric-af-klint/
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