Johan Herman Schützercrantz

Johan Herman Schützercrantz (4 February 1762 – 21 March 1821) was a Swedish naval officer. In his youth, he served with the French in the American Revolutionary War. He participated with distinction in the Battle of the Chesapeake, and was later taken prisoner by the British in West Indian waters. Following his return to Sweden, he pursued a successful career in the Swedish Navy and participated in the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790; he was decorated for having taken part in the Battle of Svensksund. He was promoted to rear admiral in 1814. His son, Adolf Ulrik Schützercrantz, was an officer in the Swedish Army and an artist.

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