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Axel von Fersen the Younger

Jakob and Johannes parish, 4 Sep 1755 – Stockholm, 20 Jun 1810

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Facts and their sources

  • Born4 Sep 1755, Jakob and Johannes parishnot verified1 source
  • MarriedMarie Antoinettenot verified1 source
  • Titleregiment commander, 1783–1791or Marshal of the Realm, 1801–1810not verified1 source
  • TitleMarshal of the Realm, 1801–1810or regiment commander, 1783–1791not verified1 source
  • EventMurder of Axel von Fersennot verified1 source
  • Died20 Jun 1810, Stockholmnot verified1 source
  • MotherHedvig Catharina von Fersennot verified1 source
  • FatherAxel von Fersen the Eldernot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 4 Sep 1755

    Born in Jakob and Johannes parish

  2. 1783–1791

    Regiment commander

  3. 1801–1810

    Marshal of the Realm

  4. 20 Jun 1810

    Dies in Stockholm, aged 54

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Jakob and Johannes parish.

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The 1750s · Axel is born in Jakob and Johannes parish

In the news1756

Mass confiscation of illegal distilleries in 1756

The government ordered the confiscation of all private aquavit manufacturing equipment, rounding up approximately 180,000 illegal distilleries across the country.

Getting around

Winter Travel Advantage

Winter was the preferred time for long-distance travel and heavy transport, as frozen marshes, rivers, and lakes allowed for travel by sledge. In summer, poor and muddy roads made travel difficult, often forcing travelers to rely on boats or to complain about the miserable state of the roads.

In Europe1755

Lisbon is destroyed by an earthquake

On All Saints’ Day an earthquake, a tsunami and fires levelled Lisbon and killed tens of thousands; Europe’s thinkers argued over it for decades.

Daily life

Water and storage in manor kitchens

In manor house kitchens, water was carried in from a well in wooden buckets, and drinking water was kept in a lidded copper barrel.

What people wore

Women's work and festive dress

Women’s everyday clothing included linen chemises and woollen skirts, sometimes featuring red cloth at the hem for a decorative touch. On feast days, women wore their finest attire, such as red skirts and blue jackets, and often layered multiple silk scarves around their necks when attending church.

Music

Traveling musicians performed at manor house festivities

At manor house festivities, musicians often traveled 30 to 60 kilometers from cities to play for dancing, staying overnight at the estate.

At the table

Daily Meals of Porridge and Salted Meat

Ordinary families typically ate two meals a day, often centered on porridge made from coarse grains or flour. Meat, usually salted pork or fish, was a common protein supplement, especially when combined with pea soup or turnips.