About Gustaf Adlerfelt
Lived 1671 – 1709 (aged 37–38). Gustaf Adlerfelt was a Swedish historian.
Gustaf Adlerfelt (1671 – June 28, 1709) was a Swedish historical writer born near Stockholm, brother of Pehr Adlerfelt.
He was appointed by Charles XII "gentleman of the court" and afterwards accompanied him to his military campaigns, and writing a journal on them. He continues this work until his death in 1709 when he was killed by a cannonball in the Battle of Poltava.
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Who was Gustaf Adlerfelt?
Swedish historian (1671-1709)
When was Gustaf Adlerfelt born?
Gustaf Adlerfelt was born in 1671 in Stockholm.
When did Gustaf Adlerfelt die?
Gustaf Adlerfelt died on 8 July 1709 in Poltava.
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Gustaf Adlerfelt was a historian.
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Gustaf Adlerfelt was Swedish.
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