Count Baltzar Julius Ernst von Platen
✶ 16 April 1804 at Frugården, Vänersnäs parish
✟ 20 March 1875 in Stockholm
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 28 January 1867
motto
Tout au devoir (Everything for duty)
shield
Painted 1867 by C G Sjöblom. Date of death added 1875 by Carl Högberg.
other awards
Commander of the Order of Vasa 1856
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa 1857
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star 1860
Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav 1860
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1863
Biography
Lord-in-Waiting 1844
Minister and Chief of Swedish Maritime Administration 1849-1852 and 1862-1868
Rear admiral 1862
Prime Minister for foreign affairs 1871-1872
Member of the first chamber of the Riksdag of Sweden 1867-1873
Placement
Not on display.