Gustaf Peyron the Elder
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Summary
Gustaf Peyron the Elder was born on July 17, 1783[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on February 29, 1852[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a politician[5], civil servant[6], and military personnel[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Norra begravningsplatsen[9]
- Father: Claes Bartholomeus Peyron[10]
- Child: Gustaf Peyron the Younger[11], Knut Peyron[12], Gustaf Fredrik Peyron[13]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
- Position held: governor of Södermanland County[15], regiment commander[16], Minister for Terrestrial Defence[17]
- Educated at: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[18]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[19], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[22], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[23], Pour le Mérite[24], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[25], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Peyron[29]
- Noble title: Freiherr[30]
- Military branch: Swedish Army[31]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[32]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[33]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Swedish War[34]
- Family name: Peyron[35]
- Given name: Gustaf[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[37]
- Name in native language: Gustaf Peyron[38]
- Sibling: Eduard August Peijron[39]
FAQs
Where was Gustaf Peyron the Elder born?
Gustaf Peyron the Elder was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Gustaf Peyron the Elder die?
Gustaf Peyron the Elder died in Stockholm[4].
Who were Gustaf Peyron the Elder's parents?
Gustaf Peyron the Elder's father was Claes Bartholomeus Peyron[10].
What did Gustaf Peyron the Elder do for work?
Gustaf Peyron the Elder worked as a politician[5], civil servant[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Gustaf Peyron the Elder go to school?
Gustaf Peyron the Elder was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[18].
What awards did Gustaf Peyron the Elder receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[19], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[22].