Knights appointed during the reign of HM King Gustav III (1771-1792)
Count Charles Emil Lewenhaupt Lord of the Realm, Major General ✶ 28 April 1721 at Vinäs, Västra Eds parish ✟ 29 March 1796 at Vinäs, Västra Eds parish Appointed The Royal Palace of Stockholm 27 November 1786 Knighted 28 April 1787 in the Royal Chapel motto Ärligt varar längst (Honesty lasts the longest) shield Painted …
HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark ✶28 January 1768 at Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen ✟ 3 December 1839 at Amalienborg, Copenhagen Appointed Under 3 July 1786, The Royal Palace of Stockholm 27 November 1786 motto Missing shield Painted 1787 by Lars Bolander. The inscription changed 1788 by the same artist. The inscription and the crown changed …
Baron Johan Didric Duwall First Equerry, Lieutenant-general ✶5 October 1723 at Bredsjö, Järlåsa parish ✟ 12 March 1801 at Näsby, Taxinge parish Appointed The Royal Palace of Stockholm 21 November 1785 (with permission to immediately wear the sash) Knighted 28 April 1787 in the Royal Chapel motto Prospera moderate, adversa fortiter (Moderate in prosperity, courageous …
Count Carl Bonde af Björnö ✶ 11 September 1741 at Hässelby, Spånga parish ✟ 4 August 1791 at Sävstaholm, Västra Vingåker parish Appointed The Royal Palace of Stockholm 21 November 1785 Knighted 28 April 1786 in the Royal Chapel motto Amica veritas (I hold truth dear) shield Painted 1786 by Lars Bolander other awards Knight …
Count Carl Axel Wachtmeister af Johannishus Lord of the Realm, Chancellor of justice ✶ 9 May 1754 in Karlskrona ✟ 5 April 1810 at Ljungby, Västra Ljungby parish Appointed The Royal Palace of Stockholm 22 November 1784 Knighted 28 April 1785 in the Royal Chapel motto Comite virtute (With virtue as a companion) shield Painted …
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Baron Evert Wilhelm Taube of Odenkat Valet de chambre, Major General ✶ 11 September 1737 at Vassbotten, Mo parish ✟ 15 August 1799 at Karlsbad, Böhmen Appointed The Royal Palace of Stockholm 24 November 1783 Knighted 28 April 1785 in the Royal Chapel motto Vita teste (With life as a witness) shield Painted 1785 by …
Count Fredric Posse Lieutenant-general ✶ 16 May 1727 in Stockholm ✟ 11 December 1794 in Stockholm Appointed Drottningholm Palace 1 September 1782 Knighted 28 April 1783 in the Royal Chapel motto Fidus Patriæ (Loyal to the fatherland) shield Painted 1783 by Lars Bolander. other awards Knight of the Order of the Sword 1755 Commander of …
Baron Fredric Sparre Cabinet Minister ✶ 2 February 1731 ✟ 30 January 1803 at Åkerö, Bettna parish Appointed Drottningholm Palace 1 September 1782 Knighted 28 April 1783 in the Royal Chapel motto Fide stabili (With steadfast fidelity) shield Painted 1783 by Lars Bolander other awards Knight of the Order of the Polar Star 1772 Commander …
Baron Carl Sparre Cabinet Minister, Governor of Stockholm ✶ 6 December 1723 in Stockholm ✟ 28 June 1791 in Stockholm Appointed Drottningholm Palace in September 1782 Knighted 28 April 1783 in the Royal Chapel motto Without deceit shield Painted 1783 by Lars Bolander other awards Knight of the Order of the Sword 1751 Commander of …
HRH Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden, Duke of Småland ✶ 25 August 1782 at Drottningholm Palace ✟ 23 March 1783 at the Royal Palace of Stockholm knight and commander of the royal orders 25 August 1782 motto Missing shield Painted 1783 by Lars Bolander. Changed 1788 by the same artist. Not preserved Painted 1817 by …
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