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Joachim von Düben the Elder

1671 – 1730

Swedish politician

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About Joachim von Düben the Elder

Lived 1671 – 1730 (aged 59). Joachim von Düben the Elder was a Swedish politician, translator and amtmann.

Early life Joachim von Düben was the son of organist and composer Gustaf Düben and Emerentia Standaert, he was a grandson of the German-born Baroque composer Andreas Düben, and brother of lady-in-waiting Emerentia, Gustaf and Anders von Düben the Younger.

Family In 1719, Düben married Margareta Spegel, a daughter of Archbishop Haquin Spegel. He was in 1731, posthumously promoted, raised to comital rang.

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Important facts

Born

22 August 1671, Stockholm

Birth century

17th century

Died

30 November 1730, Stockholm

Occupation

Politician, translator, amtmann

Nationality

Sweden

Education

Uppsala University

Also known as

Joakim von Düben

Family & relationships

Child

Carl Wilhelm von Düben

Child

Ulrika Eleonora von Düben

Parent

Gustaf Düben

People in Joachim von Düben the Elder's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Haquin Spegel

1645 – 1714

Priest

Anders von Düben the Younger

1673 – 1738

Composer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joachim von Düben the Elder's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

1678 – 1747

Surgeon

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joachim von Düben the Elder?

Swedish politician (1671-1730)

When was Joachim von Düben the Elder born?

Joachim von Düben the Elder was born on 22 August 1671 in Stockholm.

When did Joachim von Düben the Elder die?

Joachim von Düben the Elder died on 30 November 1730 in Stockholm.

What was Joachim von Düben the Elder's occupation?

Joachim von Düben the Elder was a politician, translator and amtmann.

What nationality was Joachim von Düben the Elder?

Joachim von Düben the Elder was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joachim von Düben the Elder

· Wikidata: Q5626160

· DBpedia: Joachim von Düben the Elder

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