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Axel Gustafsson Oxenstierna (Swedish: [ˈǎksɛl ˈʊ̂ksɛnˌɧæːɳa] ⓘ; 1583–1654) was a Swedish statesman and Count of Södermöre.[1] He became a member of the Swedish Privy Council in 1609 and served as Lord High Chancellor of Sweden from 1612 until his death. He was a confidant of King Gustavus Adolphus and then Queen Christina,[2] for whom he was at first regent. Oxenstierna is widely considered one of the most influential people in Swedish history. He played an important role during the Thirty Years' War and was appointed Governor-General of occupied Prussia; he is also credited for having laid the foundations of the modern central administrative structure of the State, including the creation of counties (Swedish: län). Oxenstierna was born on 16 June 1583, at Fånö in Uppland, the son of Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna (1551–1597) and Barbro Axelsdotter Bielke (1556–1624), as the oldest of nine siblings.[3] His parents belonged to the ancient and influential high noble families of Oxenstier

Axel Oxenstierna - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Swedish statesman (1583–1654) The High Wellborn Count Axel Oxenstierna Portrait by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt Lord High Chancellor of Sweden In office 1612–1654 Preceded by Svante Turesson Bielke Succeeded by Erik Oxenstierna Monarchs Gustavus Adolphus Christina Governor-General of Riga In office 1622–1626 Preceded by Office created Succeeded by ? Governor-General of Prussia In office 1626–1631 Preceded by Office created Succeeded by Office abolished Personal details Born ( 1583-06-16 ) 16 June 1583 Fånö , Swe

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