Gustaf von Psilander
Gustaf von Psilander | |
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Portrait of von Psilander attributed to David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl | |
| Born | 16 August 1669 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 18 March 1738 (aged 68) Karlskrona, Sweden |
| Allegiance | Sweden Dutch Republic |
| Branch | Swedish Navy Dutch States Navy |
| Service years | 1687–1738 |
| Rank | Admiral (Swedish Navy) |
| Commands | Öland |
| Conflicts | |
| Spouse | Ingrid Lepin (m. 1697, d. 1727) |
Admiral Gustaf von Psilander (16 August 1669 – 18 March 1738) was a Swedish naval officer who served in the Nine Years' War and Great Northern War. He fought his most famous action in the Battle of Orford Ness against a superior Royal Navy squadron in 1704. Though von Psilander was defeated, he was celebrated for his bravery in fighting against a larger force.