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Johan Adam Cronstedt

1749 – 1836

Swedish count, lieutenant-general and county governor

Military personnel Civil servant Draftsperson

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About Johan Adam Cronstedt

Lived 1749 – 1836 (aged 86). Johan Adam Cronstedt was a Swedish military personnel, civil servant and draftsperson.

Count Johan Adam Cronstedt (12 November 1749 – 21 February 1836) was a Swedish Lieutenant General and governor of Östergötland County. He joined up aged 14 and participated in the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90), but he is most notable for his part in the 1808-09 Finnish War and his command of the Savo Brigade.

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Important facts

Born

12 November 1749, Stockholm

Birth century

18th century

Died

21 February 1836, Jakob and Johannes parish

Occupation

Military personnel, civil servant, draftsperson

Nationality

Sweden

Positions held

Brigade commander, Governor of Östergötland County

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Sword; Commander of the Order of the Sword; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Johan Adam Cronstedt's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johan Adam Cronstedt?

Swedish count, lieutenant-general and county governor (1749-1836)

When was Johan Adam Cronstedt born?

Johan Adam Cronstedt was born on 12 November 1749 in Stockholm.

When did Johan Adam Cronstedt die?

Johan Adam Cronstedt died on 21 February 1836 in Jakob and Johannes parish.

What was Johan Adam Cronstedt's occupation?

Johan Adam Cronstedt was a military personnel, civil servant and draftsperson.

What nationality was Johan Adam Cronstedt?

Johan Adam Cronstedt was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan Adam Cronstedt

· Wikidata: Q3082830

· DBpedia: Johan Adam Cronstedt

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