Knights appointed during the 18th century (1700-1799)
Count Christian August of Solms-Laubach ✶ 1 August 1714 in Wetzlar ✟ 20 February 1784 at the Palace of Laubach, Oberhessen appointed Stockholm 1750 motto Missing shield Painted 1817 by C G Eckstein. other awards None Biography Son of Count Friedrich Ernst. Succeeded him as ruling Count 1738. Placement
Prince Johann Casimir of Isenburg Lieutenant-general in Hesse-Kassel ✶ 9 December 1715 at the Palace of Birstein at Wächtersbach, Oberhessen ✟ 13 April 1759 at Bergen near Hanau appointed Stockholm 17 April 1749 motto Missing shield Painted 1782 by Hans Strandberg other awards None Biography Fifth son of Prince Wolfgang Ernst I. Lieutenant-general. Fell at …
Prince Wolfgang Ernst av Isenburg and Büdingen ✶ 26 March 1686 at the Palace of Birstein at Wächtersbach, Oberhessen ✟ 15 April 1754 at the Palace of Birstein at Wächtersbach, Oberhessen appointed Stockholm 17 April 1749 motto Missing shield Painted 1782 by Hans Strandberg. other awards None Biography Son of Count Wilhelm Moritz of Ysenburg …
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HSH Duke Friedrich August av Braunschweig-Lüneburg ✶ 9 October 1740 in Wolfenbüttel ✟ 8 October 1805 in Weimar appointed Stockholm 1749 motto Missing shield Painted 1777 by Lars Bolander. The inscription changed 1788 by the same artist. other awards None Biography Fourth son of Duke Carl I and nephew to Queen Lovisa Ulrika, King Adolf …
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HRH Prince Carl of Sweden ✶ 26 September 1748 at Wrangel Palace (Wrangelska Palatset), Stockholm ✟ 5 February 1818 at the Royal Palace of Stockholm knight of the Royal Orders 26 September 1748 Took his seat 29 April 1765 Grand Master 6 June 1809 motto Comiter ac firme (Benevolently and steadfastly, 1748) Folkets väl min …
Don Joaquin Ignacio de Barrenechea y Esquiñgo Múgica y Ocáriz, Marquis of Puerto Spanish minister ✶ 10 September 1681 in Bilbao (Viscaya) ✟ 22 January 1753 in Haag, Netherlands appointed Stockholm 18 July 1748 motto Missing shield Painted 1780 by Lars Bolander. other awards None Biography Minister in Stockholm 1741-1746 Ambassador in Haag 1746 Placement
Baron Mathias Alexander von Hungary-Sternberg Lieutenant-general ✶ 3 March 1689 in Stockholm ✟ 13 January 1763 at Äs, Julita parish appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Nititur in ardua virtus (The courage works its way upwards though difficulties) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander …
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Baron Johan Christopher von Düring General of the cavalry ✶ 22 July 1695 in Horneburg, Bremen ✟ 5 January 1759 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Animo et prudentia (With curage and wisdom) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order …
Baron Erland Broman President ✶ 1 November 1704 at Bergby, Vendels parish ✟ 19 January 1757 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Alterinvivas sintibinvis (Live for your neighbor if you want to live for yourself) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of …
Count Carl Fredric Piper President ✶ 20 February 1700 in Stockholm ✟ 27 August 1770 at Krageholm, Sövestads parish appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Nil conscire sibin (Aware of no injustice) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friefeldt. other awards Commander of …
