Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand

Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand studied at Uppsala University. The recorded working language is Swedish. Positions recorded include Over-Governor of Stockholm and seat 18 of the Swedish Academy. Work by Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum. Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Sword, Commander of the Order of the Sword, Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword.

• Honorific Prefix — His Excellency The High Well-born Count • Name — Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand • Honorific Suffix — Lord of the Realm • Born — 14 July 1757 • Died — 23 August 1834 • Birthplace — Algiers, Regency of Algiers, Ottoman Empire • Place of death — Stockholm, Sweden • Allegiance — Sweden • Branch — Swedish Army • Service Years — 1774-1814 • Rank — General • Unit — East Gothic Cavalry South Scanian Cavalry Regiment • Commands — Swedish cavalry division • Battles — * Russo-Swedish War • Battle of Öland • Napoleonic Wars • War of the Sixth Coalition • Dano-Swedish War • Battle of Bornhöved • Swedish–Norwegian War • Awards — Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim • Spouse — Charlotta Skjöldebrand • Other Work — Governor of Stockholm Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Director of the Royal Swedish Opera Seat 18 of the Swedish Academy

He became a student in Uppsala in 1771, a cornet in the South Scanian Cavalry Regiment in 1774, and a lieutenant in the East Gothic Cavalry in 1774. At the start of the Russo-Swedish War he fought at the early battles in Sweden, including one at Karlskrona, then in 1789 he was ordered to accompany the fleet as a staff-adjutant to his friend Duke Karl, who had also been his commander early in his military career. He fought in the 1789 sea battle of Öland and then in 1810 was appointed Governor of Stockholm in connection with the murder of Axel von Fersen, helping to restore calm in the Swedish capital and contributing to various charitable and social initiatives, including one for improved childcare. He held the post until 1812, when he resigned from it after a dispute with the magistrate. Also from 1810 to 1812 he was director of the Royal Theatre. He then won a victory at the Battle of Bornhöved in 1813 and participated in the 1814 war on Norway, and became one of the early sponsors of Bernadotte's candidacy for the Swedish throne. In 1819, he was made a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He was married to Charlotte Ennes.

His recorded language was Swedish. He was the child of Eric Skjöldebrand. He married Charlotta Skjöldebrand. 4 children are recorded: Carl Eric Skjöldebrand, August Fredrik Skjöldebrand, Carl Fredrik Skjöldebrand and Eric Bogislaus Skjöldebrand.

Recorded positions include Over-Governor of Stockholm, seat 18 of the Swedish Academy and member of the Riksdag of the Estates. He belonged to Swedish Academy, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Royal Swedish Academy of Music, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences.