Baron August Ehrensvärd
General of the cavalry
✶ 25 September 1710 at Fullerö, Barkarö parish
✟ 4 October 1772 at Saari, Virmo parish
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 1 May 1769
Prevented from attending the accolade but obtained permission to wear the sash 28 April 1770
motto
Constant
shield
Painted 1770 by Lars Bolander.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1748
Commander of the Order of the Sword 1758
Biography
Baron 1764 (unintroduced)
Count 1771 (unintroduced, the dynasty was introduced in 1803)
Chief of the navy 1756-1766
General of the cavalry 1764
Commander in chief in Finland 1769
Field Marshal 1772
Placement
Not on display.