Gustaf David Hamilton was a Swedish count and soldier. He was born in Barsebäck, Malmöhus County, Sweden, as the son of Hugo Hamilton, Baron Hamilton. He left Sweden in 1718-1720 to educate himself in warfare in France. In 1720 he became a captain and in 1740 he became a lieutenant colonel, both during French service.
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Hans Henric von EssenAlso won Lord of the Realm
Antero SvenssonAlso won Commander of the Order of the Sword
Erkki RaappanaAlso won Commander of the Order of the Sword
Anders Fredrik SkjöldebrandAlso won Lord of the Realm
Curt von StedingkAlso won Lord of the RealmAbout this person
Gustaf David Hamilton was a Swedish count and soldier. He was born in Barsebäck, Malmöhus County, Sweden, as the son of Hugo Hamilton, Baron Hamilton. He left Sweden in 1718-1720 to educate himself in warfare in France. In 1720 he became a captain and in 1740 he became a lieutenant colonel, both during French service. In 1741 he returned to Sweden and made a series of career progressions. In 1741 he became a colonel, in 1747 a major general and in 1755 lieutenant general. He was also named a count in 1751, and in 1765 he gained the right to the title field marshal. In 1778 he was made a Lord of the Realm. He was also politically active in the Hats.
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