Klaus Fleming
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For other uses, see Klas Fleming (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Clas Larsson Fleming (1597–1644).
Baron Klaus Eriksson Fleming (Swedish: Clas Eriksson Fleming; 1535 in Pargas – 13 April 1597 in Pohja)[3] was a Finnish-born member of the Swedish nobility and admiral, who played an important role in Finnish and Swedish history during the rise of Sweden as a Great Power. He was a trustee of kings John III and Sigismund Vasa. His wife was Ebba Stenbock.[4]
Quick Facts 1st Lord High Admiral of Sweden, Succeeded by ...
Klaus Fleming | |
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1st Lord High Admiral of Sweden | |
In office 1571?[1] 1588?[2] – 1591? | |
Succeeded by | Axel Nilsson Ryning |
Lord High Constable of Sweden | |
In office 1591?–? | |
Preceded by | Gustaf Olofsson Stenbock [sv] |
Succeeded by | Magnus Brahe |
1st Governor-General of Finland[citation needed] | |
In office 1594[citation needed] – ? | |
Personal details | |
Born | Clas Eriksson Fleming 1535 Pargas, Sweden (now in Finland) |
Died | 13 April 1597 Pojo, Sweden (now part of Raseborg in Finland) |
Spouse | Ebba Stenbock |
Children | Johan Fleming |
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