Axel von Fersen

Count Hans Axel von Fersen (September 4, 1755 - June 20, 1810) was a Swedish statesman. He was carefully educated at home, at the Carolinum at Brunswick and at Turin. In 1779 he entered the French military service Royal-Bavière, accompanied General Rochambeau to America as his adjutant, served as interpreter between him and General Washington, distinguished himself during the war with England, notably at the siege of Yorktown, 1781, and in 1785 was promoted to be colonel proprietaire of the regiment Royal-Suédois.

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September 4 - 1755 - June 20 - 1810 - Swedish - Brunswick - Turin - 1779 - French - Royal-Bavière - General Rochambeau - America - Washington - England - Siege of Yorktown - 1781 - 1785 - Royal-Suédois

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