About Harald Stake
Lived 1598 – 1677 (aged 79). Harald Stake was a Swedish diplomat.
Harald Stake (1598-1677) was a Swedish military commander.
In his early life, he was in military service in the Low Countries. After returning to Sweden, he served with distinction during the Swedish wars 1630-1648 as an officer in the cavalry. On 27 May 1645, he defeated a Danish force led by Iver Krabbe at Landvetter. In the following years he served as military commander and governor in Bohuslän. As governor, he defended Bohus fortress against a Dano–Norwegian army in 1676.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Harald Stake's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Harald Stake's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Harald Stake?
Swedish diplomat
When was Harald Stake born?
Harald Stake was born on 20 June 1598 in Österplana socken.
When did Harald Stake die?
Harald Stake died on 28 September 1677.
What was Harald Stake's occupation?
Harald Stake was a diplomat.
What nationality was Harald Stake?
Harald Stake was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harald Stake. https://biography.guide/harald-stake/
MLA: "Harald Stake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harald-stake/.
Chicago: "Harald Stake." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harald-stake/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC