Baron Carl Fredric Scheffer
✶ 28 April 1715 in Nyköping
✟ 27 August 1786 at Trolleholm, Torrlösa parish
Appointed
Stockholm 23 November 1752
Knighted 28 April 1753 in the Hall of State
motto
Lydnad and frihet (Obedience and freedom)
shield
Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friefeldt.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star 1751
Commander of the Order of the Polar Star 1751
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa 1772
Biography
Count 1766 (unintroduced)
Cabinet Minister 1751-1761 and 1761-1765
Member of the Swedish Academy (chair II) 1786
Chancellor at the Chancery of the Royal Swedish Orders 1768
Placement
