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Frederick William von Hessenstein

1735 – 1808

Field Marshal of Sweden

Politician Military personnel General field marshal
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About Frederick William von Hessenstein

Lived 1735 – 1808 (aged 73). Frederick William von Hessenstein was a Swedish politician, military personnel and general field marshal.

Frederick William, Prince von Hessenstein (17 March 1735, Stockholm — 27 July 1808, Panker), was a Swedish statesman and a soldier of German ancestry.

Biography He was the eldest extramarital son of King Frederick I of Sweden, member of the House of Hesse, and his royal mistress Hedvig Ulrika Taube.

King Gustav III treated him with great respect. He was appointed Field Marshal in 1773, Privy Councillor in 1776, and Governor-General of Pomerania between 1776 and 1791. Hessenstein was made a count of the Holy Roman Empire (in which his father's German realm, the landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel, was located) on 28 February 1741, and created a Swedish count on 29 March of the following year.

Honors

Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim Commander of the Royal Order of the Sword

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Important facts

Born
5 March 1735, Stockholm
Birth century
18th century
Died
27 July 1808, Panker
Occupation
Politician, military personnel, general field marshal
Nationality
Sweden
Positions held
Regiment commander, Riksråd, Governor-general
Awards
Royal Order of the Seraphim; Lord of the Realm; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross; Pour le Mérite

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick William von Hessenstein?

Field Marshal of Sweden (1735-1808)

When was Frederick William von Hessenstein born?

Frederick William von Hessenstein was born on 5 March 1735 in Stockholm.

When did Frederick William von Hessenstein die?

Frederick William von Hessenstein died on 27 July 1808 in Panker.

What was Frederick William von Hessenstein's occupation?

Frederick William von Hessenstein was a politician, military personnel and general field marshal.

What nationality was Frederick William von Hessenstein?

Frederick William von Hessenstein was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick William von Hessenstein

· Wikidata: Q215018

· DBpedia: Frederick William von Hessenstein

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