Lennart Torstensson

Lennart Torstensson
Lennart Torstensson painted 1648 by unknown artist.
Nickname(s)Blixten (Lightning)
Born17 August 1603
Forstena, Västergötland, Sweden
Died7 April 1651 (1651-04-08) (aged 47)
Stockholm, Sweden
AllegianceSweden
Service/branchSwedish Army
Years of service1624–1645
RankField marshal
Battles/warsPolish–Swedish War
Thirty Years' War
Torstenson War
Other workPrivy Councillor,
Governor-General
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Lennart Torstensson, Count of Ortala, Baron of Virestad (17 August 1603 – 7 April 1651), was a Swedish Field Marshal and military engineer.[1]

  1. ^ Also spelt Lennart Torstenson

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