Gustaf Rudolf Abelin
Lieutenant-general, Minister
✶ 17 May 1819 in Linköping
✟ 19 September 1903 at Björnsnäs, Kvillinge parish
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 1 December 1886
motto
För fosterlandet
shield
Painted 1869 by Carl Högberg.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1863
Commander of the Order of the Sword 1868
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1869
Biography
Minister and Head of The Ministry of Land Defence 1867-1871
Lieutenant-general 1871
General Commander and Head of 2. military area 1872-1887
Member of the first chamber of the Riksdag of Sweden 1871-1898
Placement
