Knights appointed during the 18th century (1700-1799)
Count Carl Gustaf Tessin Cabinet Minister, Prime Minister ✶ 5 September 1695 in Stockholm ✟ 7 January 1770 at Åkerö, Bettna parish appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Constanter et sincere (Firm and honest) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards Commander of the Order of …
Anton Johan Wrangel Cabinet Minister, Vice Admiral ✶ 31 October 1679 at Huer, Kegels parish, Estonia ✟ 17 April 1763 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Ne cede malis (Do not fold for difficulties) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the …
Baron Carl Diedric Ehrenpreus Cabinet Minister ✶ 18 January 1692 in Örebro ✟ 21 February 1760 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Nulla pallescere culpa (Fear no reprehension) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of the Polar Star 1748 …
Count Arvid Posse Cabinet Minister, Major General ✶ 23 November 1689 in Stockholm ✟ 30 January 1754 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Amore patriæ (With patriotism) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of the Sword 1748 Biography Major …
Baron Gustaf Fredric von Rosen Cabinet Minister, Major General ✶ 6 August 1688 in Tallinn ✟ 17 June 1769 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Precibus et labore (With prayers and diligence) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1948 by David Friefeldt. other awards …
Baron Axel Löwen Cabinet Minister, general ✶ 1 November 1686 ✟ 25 July 1772 in Stralsund appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Non vana quæro (I strive for that which is not vain) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of the …
Count Edvard (Evert) Diedric Taube Cabinet Minister, Admiral of the Realm ✶ 21 December 1680 in Botkyrka parish (Stockholm) ✟ 31 October 1751 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Ned spe nec metu (With neither hope nor fear) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other …
Count Jacob Cronstedt Cabinet Minister ✶ 23 November 1668 in Stockholm ✟ 21 February 1751 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Mihincura futurin (I mourn for the future) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. other awards Commander of the Order of the Polar Star 1748 …
Count Thure Gabriel Bielke Cabinet Minister, Major General ✶ 22 November 1684 in Stockholm ✟ 11 May 1763 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Probantur tempestate fortes (In the storm the strong are tested) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch other awards Commander of the Order …
Count Gustaf Bonde of Björnö Cabinet Minister ✶ 6 April 1682 in Stockholm ✟ 5 December 1764 in Stockholm appointed Stockholm 17 April 1748 Knighted 18 April 1748 in the King’s chambers motto Velis contractis (With reefed sails) shield Painted 1764/65 by Johan Pasch. Renovated 1950 by David Friefeldt. other awards Commander of the Order …
