Frederick William von Hessenstein

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Swedish Royalty
House of Hesse

Frederick I

Children
Frederick William
Charles
Hedwig Amalia

Prince Fredrik Vilhelm von Hessenstein (1735-1808), Swedish soldier and statesman. Illegitimate son of King Frederick I of Sweden and his mistress Hedvig Taube. Appointed Field Marshal in 1773, Privy Councillor in 1776, and a proficient Governor General of Pomerania between 1776 and 1791.

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Categories: 1735 births | 1808 deaths | Illegitimate children of Swedish monarchs | Swedish Field Marshals | Swedish Governors-General | Swedish nobility

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