Axel von Fersen d.y. (1755–1810)
Author of Diary and Correspondence of Count Axel Fersen, Grand-Marshal of Sweden : Relating to the Court of France
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Fersen, Count Hans Axel von
- Other names
- Axel von Fersen the Younger
Fersen, Hans Axel von
Fersen, Hans Axel von, greve, - Birthdate
- 1755-09-04
- Date of death
- 1810-06-20
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Place of death
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Places of residence
- Stockholm, Sweden
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Versailles, France - Occupations
- count
diplomat
soldier - Relationships
- Marie Antoinette (friend)
- Organizations
- Society of the Cincinnati
- Short biography
- Count von Fersen served with distinction in the French army fighting on the American side in the War of Independence. He is best known to history, however, for his friendship (some say more) with Queen Marie Antoinette and his role in the Flight to Varennes.
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- Works
- 6
- Members
- 20
- Popularity
- #589,235
- ISBNs
- 5
- Languages
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