Claus von Ahlefeldt
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Claus von Ahlefeldt (1614–74) was a member of the Ahlefeldt noble family of Holstein, who married the King of Denmark-Norway's natural daughter and rose to become a field marshal in Danish-Norwegian service.
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Claus von Ahlefeldt | |
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Born | (1614-09-02)2 September 1614 Schloss Gelting, Gelting, Duchy of Holstein |
Died | 15 January 1674(1674-01-15) (aged 59) |
Buried | Nikolaikirche, Kiel |
Allegiance | Holy Roman Empire Denmark-Norway |
Years of service | 1630?-1634 1634-1674 |
Rank | Field Marshal |
Commands held | Commander-in-chief Norway |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Order of the Elephant Order of the Dannebrog |
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