Knights appointed during the 18th century (1700-1799)
Baron Carl Cronstedt President, General ✶ 20 May 1672 in Stockholm ✟ 13 December 1750 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Malo quam vincula flammas (Flames rather than bonds) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of the Sword 1748 …
Count Carl Gustaf Bielke President, Major General ✶ 12 July 1683 in Stockholm ✟ 11 February 1754 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Aliis inserviendo consumor (I am consumed by serving others) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of …
Baron Gabriel von Seth Cabinet Minister ✶ 1 March 1690 at Kåröd, Myckelby parish ✟ 13 March 1774 at Hörle, Värnamo parish appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Secundis adversique rectus (Upright in success and adversity) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friedfeldt. …
Count Claes Ekeblad Cabinet Minister ✶ 30 March 1708 in Elbing, Westpreussen ✟ 9 October 1771 at the Royal Palace of Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Deo et patriæ (For god and fatherland) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friefeldt. other …
Baron Nils Palmstierna Cabinet Minister ✶ 1 November 1696 in Stockholm (Maria) ✟ 10 February 1766 at Sörby, Norrbyås parish (Ör) appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Norma patriæ salus (The fatherlands wellbeing my guideline) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friefeldt. other …
Baron Fabian Wrede af Elimä Cabinet Minister ✶ 8 April 1694 at Peippola, Elimä parish (Nyland, Finland) ✟ 17 February 1768 at Fågelsta, Julita parish (Södermanland) appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Fide et virtute (With faith and curage) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards …
Baron Anders Johan von Höpken Cabinet Minister ✶ 31 March 1712 in Stockholm ✟ 9 May 1789 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Pro fide lege rege (For the faith, law and king) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards Commander of the Order …
Baron Carl Johan Stiernstedt Cabinet Minister ✶ 29 September 1686 in Viborg ✟ 20 November 1753 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Non timidus pro patria morin (Unafraid to die for the fatherland) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards Commander of the Order …
Baron Wilhelm Ludvig Taube af Odenkat Cabinet Minister, Marshal ✶ 10 July 1690 in Örebro ✟ 8 August 1750 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Vita teste (With life as a witess) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards Commander of the Order of …
Baron Herman Cedercreutz Cabinet Minister ✶ 13 February 1684 at Larsbo, Söderbärke parish ✟ 24 November 1754 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Humane et Candide (Noble and sincere) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards Commander of the Order of the Polar Star …
