502 Baron Carl-Gustaf von Otter

Baron Carl-Gustaf von Otter
Minister, Vice Admiral

✶ 17 August 1827 at Fimerstad, Fägre parish
✟ 24 February 1900 in Stockholm

Appointed

The Royal Palace of Stockholm 1 December 1890

motto

Vigilantia et labore (With vigilance and diligence)

shield

Painted 1898 by Carl Högberg. Date of death added 1900 by the same artist.

other awards

Gold medal for bravery at sea 1860
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1872
Commander of the Order of Vasa (1st class) 1879
Commander of the Order of the Sword (1st class) 1881
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1885
Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav 1889

Biography

Pilot Officer (from 1888 Pilot Officer General) and Chief of Board of Pilots 1875-1892
Minister and Chief of the Department of Naval Defense 1880-1892
Vice Admiral 1889

Placement