Carl Gustaf Tessin
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Summary
Carl Gustaf Tessin was born on September 5, 1695[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on January 7, 1770[3], in Q137163204[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], and art collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Nicodemus Tessin the Younger[10]
- Mother: Hedvig Eleonora Stenbock[11]
- Spouse: Ulla Tessin[12]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
- Native language: Swedish[14]
- Position held: ambassador of Sweden to Austria[15], Lord Marshal (Sweden)[16], member of the Riksdag of the Estates[17], ambassador of Sweden to France[18], President of the Royal Office of Sweden[19]
- Student: Carl Linnaeus[20]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[21]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Noble title: count[24]
- Member of political party: Hats[25], Holstein Party[26]
- Genre: essay[27]
- Commons category: Carl Gustaf Tessin[28]
- Archives at: National Archives of Sweden[29]
- Family name: Tessin[30]
- Given name: Carl Gustaf[31]
- Work location: Stockholm[32], Europe[33], Vienna[34], Venice[35], Copenhagen[36], Paris[37], Berlin[38]
- Described by source: Modernt på 1760-talet : Kritiska glimtar ur Carl Gustaf Tessins dagbok.[39], Nordisk familjebok 2nd ed. vol. 28[40], Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon[41], Q98386344[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[45], French[46]
- Commons Creator page: Carl Gustaf Tessin[47]
- Name in native language: Carl Gustaf Tessin[48]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1720[49]
- End of work period: January 1, 1770[50]
Why It Matters
Carl Gustaf Tessin has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Carl Gustaf Tessin born?
Carl Gustaf Tessin's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
Where did Carl Gustaf Tessin die?
Carl Gustaf Tessin died in Q137163204[4].
Who were Carl Gustaf Tessin's parents?
Carl Gustaf Tessin's father was Nicodemus Tessin the Younger[10]. Carl Gustaf Tessin's mother was Hedvig Eleonora Stenbock[11].
Who was Carl Gustaf Tessin married to?
Carl Gustaf Tessin's spouses include Ulla Tessin[12].
What did Carl Gustaf Tessin do for work?
Carl Gustaf Tessin worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], and art collector[8].
What awards did Carl Gustaf Tessin receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[21].