Göran Silfverhielm
Göran Silfverhielm (1681 – January 7, 1737) was a Swedish Field Marshal.
Göran Silfverhielm | |
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 Göran Silfverhielm | |
| Born | 1681 Småland |
| Died | 1737 (Aged 55 or 56) Vetlanda |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Rank | Field Marshal |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Poltava |
Silfverhielm was born in Småland. He was conferred the dignity of Baron in 1725, and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1734. Silfverhielm was married to Hedvig Ulrika Ekeblad, daughter of the wealthy and influential governor Claes Ekeblad Elder. He is buried in Nasby Church, Vetlanda municipality.
He was one of the officers who followed Charles XII of Sweden at Bender after the disaster at Poltava and Perevolochna.
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