Knights appointed during the reign of HM King Adolf Fredrik (1751-1771).
HSH Duke Adolf Friedrich IV of Mecklenburg-Strelitz ✶ 5 May 1738 in Mirow ✟ 2 June 1794 in Neustrelitz Appointed Stockholm 26 April 1753 motto Missing shield Painted 1785 by Lars Bolander. The inscription changed and some other changes 1788 by the same artist. other awards None Biography Oldest son of Prince Carl. Succeeded his …
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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 …
H M King Friedrich II of Prussia ✶ 24 January 1712 at the Palace of Berlin ✟ 17 August 1786 at the Palace of Sanssoucinat, Potsdam Appointed Stockholm 1752 motto Missing shield Painted 1785 by Lars Bolander other awards None Biography Oldest son of King Friedrich Wilhelm I. Succeeded him as King 1740. Brother of …
H M King Frederik V of Denmark ✶ 31 March 1723 at Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen ✟ 14 January 1766 at Christiansborg Palace Copenhagen Appointed Stockholm 1752 motto Pro deo et populo (For god and the people) shield Painted 1782 by Hans Strandberg. other awards None Biography Son of King Christian VI. Succeeded him as King …
Carl Juel Danish Privy council, Envoy ✶ 22 June 1706 in Copenhagen ✟ 1 September 1767 at Odense Palace, Fyn Appointed Stockholm 1752 motto Missing shield Painted 1782 by Hans Strandberg. other awards None Biography Privy councillor 1749, Purser for the Queen 1746, Stiftsamtman on Fyn, Langeland m m 1760, Privy Councillor 1763 Received the …
Baron Rutger Fuchs Governor of Stockholm, Major General ✶ 2 April 1682 in Malmö ✟ 10 April 1753 in Stockholm Appointed Stockholm 1751 motto Repice finem (Consider the end) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of the Sword 1748 Biography Major General 1719 Governor of Stockholm 1739 Placement
Count Claes Stromberg Cabinet Minister ✶ 26 November 1699 in Varvs parish ✟ 26 June 1782 at Claestorp, Östra Vingåkers parish Appointed Stockholm 25 November 1751 Knighted 2 December 1751 in Riddarholmen Church motto Finis coronat opus (The end crowns the work) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Knight of the Order of …
Baron Carl Gustaf Löwenhielm Cabinet Minister ✶ 5 January 1701 at Ström, Kila parish (Värmland) ✟ 7 March 1768 in Stockholm Appointed Stockholm 25 November 1751 Knighted 2 December 1751 in Riddarholmen Church motto Deo, regi, legin (For god, king and law) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friefeldt. other awards …
Count Carl Christian av Solms-Hohensolms-Lich ✶ 16 April 1725 at the Palace of Hohensolms (Wetzlar) ✟ 22 March 1803 at the Palace of Lich, Oberhessen Appointed Stockholm 12 November 1751 motto Missing shield Painted 1785 by Lars Bolander. The inscription changed 1788 by the same artist. other awards None Biography Son of Count Friedrich Wilhelm. …
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Count Christoph Ludwig of Stolberg-Stolberg ✶ 14 March 1703 at the Palace of Stolberg (Saugerhausen) ✟ 20 August 1761 at the Palace of Stolberg (Saugerhausen) Appointed Stockholm 1751 motto Missing shield Painted 1782 by Hans Strandberg. other awards None Biography Son of Count Christoph Friedrich. Succeeded him as ruling Count 1738. Placement Not on display.
