Måns von Rosenstein

Måns von Rosenstein

Died aged 46PiscesSweden

Biography

Magnus "Måns" Rosén von Rosenstein (born Aurivillius; 9 March 1755 – 14 November 1801) was a Swedish Navy rear admiral. After having served in the Fleet of the Army, Rosenstein joined the Royal Navy in the American Revolutionary War against the French. He then joined the French Navy and took part in the Battle of the Saintes where he was taken prisoner by his former commander Admiral Sir Peter Parker and was imprisoned in England. He was immediately released, returned to Sweden and would later distinguish himself in the Battle of Svensksund. Rosenstein retired with the rank of rear admiral in the Swedish Navy in 1797 and died in his hometown of Uppsala in 1801.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • ship commander

Family

Parents
Samuel AurivilliusAnna Margareta Rosén von Rosenstein
Siblings
Anna Margareta Rosén von RosensteinPehr Herman Rosén von RosensteinChristina Ulrika Aurivillia Rosén von RosensteinCarl von Rosenstein

Awards & honours (4)

  • Knight of the Order of the Sword
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword
  • Commander of the Order of the Sword
  • Knight of the Order of Military Merit (France)

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Måns von Rosenstein died on November 4, 1801 at the age of 46.
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Måns von Rosenstein was born on March 9, 1755.
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Måns von Rosenstein is a citizen of Sweden.
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