Gustaf af Nordin
Gustaf af Nordin trained at the Karlberg military academy before studying at Uppsala and entering diplomatic service. An attaché in Saint Petersburg from 1826, he combined diplomatic duties with military and court appointments. His career included attendance at the coronations of Nicholas I and Queen Victoria. 1
Nordin became chargé d'affaires in Washington in 1838. In 1845 he moved to the Russian court as envoy, remaining there until his requested recall in 1856. He subsequently received an appointment connected with the Paris congress of 1859 and retired from military service in 1860. He died in 1867. 1
Washington Appointments
- Sweden — Chargé d’affaires, 1838–1845
Sources
- 510 (Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor / 5. Lind af Hageby-von Porten)
Named biographical entry in the digitized work
- Incoming Swedish representatives in Washington — chronology and original-source leads
Secondary cross-check of incoming ministers, chargés and ambassadors. Original biographical entries are separately linked below. Exact appointments are not silently converted to credential dates; acting intervals are not exhaustive.
- U.S. Office of the Historian — Sweden
Swedish recognition of the United States 3 April 1783; reciprocal diplomatic relations 29 April 1818. Diplomatic relations continued through the 1972–1974 downgrade. The 1783 date refers to the treaty of amity and commerce.
- Historical representation: United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Biography checked 2026-10-28.
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