Axel von Fersen the Elder
Axel von Fersen the Elder | |
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| Count | |
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| Full name | Fredrik Axel von Fersen |
| Born | 5 April 1719 Stockholm |
| Died | 24 April 1794 (aged 75) Stockholm |
| Noble family | Fersen family |
| Spouse | Hedvig Catharina De la Gardie |
| Father | Hans von Fersen |
| Occupation | soldier, politician |
| Royal Swedish Army | |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Branch | Cavalry, Infantry |
| Service years | 1737-1794 |
| Rank | Field Marshal 1770 |
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| Royal French Army | |
| Allegiance | King of France |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Service years | 1740-1753 |
| Rank | Brigadier 1748 |
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| Councelor of the Realm | |
| In office 1772–1773 | |
| Lord Marshal | |
| In office 1755–1756 | |
| In office 1760–1762 | |
| In office 1769–1770 | |
| Member of the Riksdag of the Estates | |
| In office 1742–1743 | |
| In office 1751–1789 | |
Count Fredrik Axel von Fersen (5 April 1719 – 24 April 1794) was a Swedish statesman and soldier of Baltic German descent. He served as Lord Marshal of the Riksdag of the Estates, and although he worked closely with King Gustav III before and through the Revolution of 1772, he later opposed the king.