Hans Clerck
Swedish admiral and county governor
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Summary
Hans Clerck was born on June 3, 1639[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on April 18, 1711[3], in Arboga[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5] and politician[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Hans Klerk (Klärich)[8]
- Mother: Brita Svan[9]
- Spouse: Anna Kristina Bure[10]
- Child: Brita Kristina Appelbom[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
- Position held: governor of Södermanland County[13], governor of Västerbotten County[14], governor of Kalmar County[15], President of Göta Court of Appeal[16], Lord Marshal (Sweden)[17]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[18], University of Oxford[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Noble title: Freiherr[21]
- Commons category: Hans Clerck[22]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[23]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Öland[24], Battle of Køge Bay[25]
- Family name: Clerck[26]
- Given name: Hans[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[29]
- Name in native language: Hans Clerck[30]
- Sibling: Lorentz Clerck[31]
FAQs
Where was Hans Clerck born?
Hans Clerck's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
Where did Hans Clerck die?
Hans Clerck died in Arboga[4].
Who were Hans Clerck's parents?
Hans Clerck's father was Hans Klerk (Klärich)[8]. Hans Clerck's mother was Brita Svan[9].
Who was Hans Clerck married to?
Hans Clerck's spouses include Anna Kristina Bure[10].
What did Hans Clerck do for work?
Hans Clerck worked as a naval officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did Hans Clerck go to school?
Hans Clerck was educated at Uppsala University[18] and University of Oxford[19].