Per Brahe the Younger
Swedish noble (1602-1680)
1602 — 1680
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish noble (1602-1680)
Born
February 18, 1602
Died
1680 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
military personnel, politician, diplomat
SwedenBorn in Rydboholm CastleDied in Bogesund Castle
1602
Born in Rydboholm Castle (1602-02-18)
1628
Positionregiment commander (1628–1631)
1629
PositionLord Marshal (Sweden) (1629–1629)
1637
PositionGovernor-General of Finland (1637–1640)
1640
PositionChancellor of the Royal Academy of Turku (1640–1646)
1641
PositionLord High Steward of Sweden (1641–1680)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Per Brahe the Younger?+
Per Brahe the Younger is Swedish noble (1602-1680). Born in 1602.
What does the name Per mean?+
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Per Brahe the Younger born?+
Per Brahe the Younger was born on February 18, 1602.
When did Per Brahe the Younger die?+
Per Brahe the Younger died in 1680, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — February 18, 1602
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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