Nils Bielke (1644-1716), count, national council, field marshal, Ambassador, married to countess Eva Horn af Björneborg
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DatesMade: Made 1679
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 97 x 76,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 110 x 86,5 x 8 cm
Inventory numberNMGrh 961
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Gripsholm Castle
Other titlesTitle (sv): Nils Bielke (1644-1716), greve, riksråd, fältmarskalk, ambassadör, gift med grevinnan Eva Horn af Björneborg Title (en): Nils Bielke (1644-1716), count, national council, field marshal, Ambassador, married to countess Eva Horn af Björneborg Label (sv): Nils Bielke, greve, fältmarskalk, ambassadör Label (en): Nils Bielke, Count, Field Marshal, Ambassador
DescriptionDescription: The Counts Bielke (1644-1716) and Piper (1647-1716) were prominent commanders and officials serving Karl XI and Karl XII. Bielke belonged to the old aristocracy and spent time as a young man at the French court. He fell into disgrace under Karl XII. Piper was born in the middle class, was raised to the nobility and married the rich Christina Törne. He died in Russian captivity. The families Piper and Bielke made big purchases of French furniture.
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