Carl Georg Siöblad
Carl Georg Siöblad | |
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| Governor of Malmöhus County | |
| In office 1740–1754 | |
| Preceded by | Wilhelm Bennet |
| Succeeded by | Georg Bogislaus Staël von Holstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1683 Julita Parish, Södermanland |
| Died | 1 September 1754 (aged 70) Balkåkra parish, Scania |
Carl Georg Siöblad (2 November 1683 – 1 September 1754) was a Swedish naval officer who served as Governor of Malmöhus County and Blekinge County[1]
Biography[]
He was born in Södermanland to Baron Erik Carlsson Sjöblad (1647-1725) and Charlotta Regina Palbitzki (1663-1738). He became a second lieutenant at the Admiralty in 1699, and was promoted to vice admiral in 1719. On 27 July 1720, against orders, he attacked a much larger Russian naval force. His force consisted of three ships, three frigates, and three merchant ships. In 1734, he was appointed governor of Blekinge County and in 1740 he became Governor of Malmö where he served till his death at Marsvinsholm Castle in 1754.[2]
Personal life[]
He was married to Countess Beata Elisabeth Stenbock (1693-1765), daughter of Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie (1661-1708) and Count Erik Gustaf Stenbock. Their daughter Ebba Christina Siöbladh (1720- 1786) was the grandmother of nobleman Eric Ruuth (1746–1820), Lord of Marsvinsholm.[3] [4] [5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Friherre Carl Georg Siöblad". slektforskning.se. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Carl Georg Siöblad". Siöblad nr 79. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie". Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Eric Ruuth". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Marsvinsholm". slottsguiden.info. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- Swedish admirals
- 1683 births
- 1754 deaths
- People from Södermanland
- Swedish military personnel of the Great Northern War
- Governors of Blekinge County
- Governors of Malmöhus County
- Age of Liberty people