Gustav David Hamilton

Gustav David Hamilton (1699–1788) is a Swedish count and soldier.

He was born in 1699 in Barsebäck, Malmöhus County, Sweden.

He leaves Sweden in 1718-1720 to educate himself in warfare in France.

In 1720 he becomes a captain and in 1740 he becomes a lieutenant colonel, both during French service.

In 1741 he returns to Sweden and makes a series of career progressions.

In 1741 he becomes a colonel, in 1747 a major general and in 1755 lieutenant general.

He is also named a count in 1751, and in 1765 he gains the right to the title field marshal.

In 1778 he is made a Lord of the Realm.

He is also politically active in the Hats.

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