Curt von Stedingk
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Curt Bogislaus Ludvig Kristoffer von Stedingk (26 October 1746 – 7 January 1837) was a count of the von Stedingk family, and a successful Swedish army officer and diplomat who played a prominent role in Swedish foreign policy for several decades.[1]
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Birth name | Curt Bogislaus Ludvig Christopher von Stedingk |
Born | (1746-10-26)26 October 1746 Swedish Pomerania, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 7 January 1837(1837-01-07) (aged 90) Stockholm, Sweden |
Allegiance | Sweden Kingdom of France (1766–1783) United States |
Service/ | Swedish Army French Army |
Years of service | 1766–1826 |
Rank | Field Marshal (Sweden) Colonel (France) |
Unit | Régiment Royal-Suédois |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence
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Awards | Royal Order of the Seraphim Order of the Sword Lord of the Realm Order of St. Alexander Nevsky Order of Military Merit Order of St. Andrew Society of the Cincinnati |
Children | Maria Fredrica |
Relations | Kristoffer Adam Stedingk (father) Kristina Charlotta von Schwerin (mother) |
Other work | Diplomat Politician |
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