Axel Oxenstierna
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Summary
Axel Oxenstierna was born on June 16, 1583[1], in Löts parish[2]. He died on August 28, 1654[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], military personnel[6], land owner[7], politician[8], and chancellor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,510 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Fånö[11]
- Father: Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna[12]
- Mother: Barbro Axelsdotter[13]
- Spouse: Anna Åkesdotter (Bååt)[14]
- Child: Johan Oxenstierna[15], Kristina Oxenstierna[16], Erik Axelsson Oxenstierna[17], Katarina Oxenstierna[18], Gustaf Axelsson Oxenstierna[19]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[20]
- Native language: Swedish[21]
- Position held: Lord High Chancellor of Sweden[22]
- Educated at: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23], University of Rostock[24]
- Student: Christina of Sweden[25]
- Member of: Fruitbearing Society[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family: Oxenstierna[28]
- Noble title: baron[29], count[30]
- Commons category: Axel Oxenstierna[31]
- Residence: Tidö Castle[32]
- Family name: Oxenstierna[33]
- Given name: Axel[34]
- Significant event: Treaty of Knäred[35], Peace of Westphalia[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Axel Oxenstierna[37]
- Commons gallery: Axel Oxenstierna[38]
- Work location: Stockholm[39]
- Student of: Isaacus Rothovius[40], Jonas Rothovius[41]
- Depicted by: Axel Oxenstierna, Chancelor of the Realm[42], Axel Oxenstierna af Södermöre (1583-1654), Count and Chancellor[43], Axel Oxenstierna (1583–1654), Chancellor of the Realm, Count[44], Axel Oxenstierna[45], Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654)[46], Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654), rikskansler[47], Axel Oxenstierna by Södermöre (1583-1654), count, chancellor, married to Anna Åkesdotter Bååt[48]
- Described by source: New Encyclopedic Dictionary[49], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[50], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[51], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Axel Oxenstierna include Axel Oxenstierna Palace[53], a palace[54], in Sweden[55], founded in 1668[56].
Why It Matters
Axel Oxenstierna has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Axel Oxenstierna Palace[53], a palace[54], in Sweden[55], founded in 1668[56].
FAQs
Where was Axel Oxenstierna born?
Axel Oxenstierna's place of birth was Löts parish[2].
Where did Axel Oxenstierna die?
Axel Oxenstierna passed away in Stockholm[4].
Who were Axel Oxenstierna's parents?
Axel Oxenstierna's father was Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna[12]. Axel Oxenstierna's mother was Barbro Axelsdotter[13].
Who was Axel Oxenstierna married to?
Axel Oxenstierna's spouses include Anna Åkesdotter (Bååt)[14].
What did Axel Oxenstierna do for work?
Axel Oxenstierna worked as a diplomat[5], military personnel[6], land owner[7], politician[8], and chancellor[9].
Where did Axel Oxenstierna go to school?
Axel Oxenstierna was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23] and University of Rostock[24].