Bengt Gabrielsson Oxenstierna
Swedish soldier and statesman (1623–1702) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Count Bengt Gabrielsson Oxenstierna (1623–1702) was a Swedish soldier and statesman, who served as Foreign Minister from 1680 to 1697. During this period, he ensured Sweden remained neutral and moved away from its traditional French alliance.
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Count Bengt Gabrielsson Oxenstierna | |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs (President of the Court of Chancery) | |
In office 1680–1697 | |
Monarch | Charles XI of Sweden |
Ambassador to Vienna | |
In office 1674–1676 | |
Governor-General of Livonia | |
In office 1662–1666 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 July 1623 Stockholm, Sweden |
Died | 12 July 1702(1702-07-12) (aged 78) Stockholm, Sweden |
Resting place | Uppsala Cathedral, Sweden |
Spouse(s) | Eva Juliana Wachtmeister Magdalena Stenbock |
Children | 20 |
Parent(s) | Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna (1586–1656) Anna Gustafsdotter Banér (1585-1656) |
Occupation | Diplomat and soldier |
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