Count Gustaf Adolph Fredric Wilhelm von Essen
✶ 15 July 1803 at Andershof at Stralsund, Western Pomerania
✟ 3 October 1874 at Vik, Balingsta parish
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 7 August 1863
motto
Missing
shield
Painted 1864 by C G Sjöblom. Date of death added 1874 by Carl Högberg.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1839
Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (1st class) 1850
Commander of the Order of the Sword 1854
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1859
Biography
Chamberlain for Queen Desideria 1826
Major General 1853
Commander General in1st military area 1853-1863
Senior Crown Equerry and Head of the Royal Stables 1860
Placement
Not on display.