Erik Dahlbergh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Erik Dahlbergh

Swedish soldier

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1625

Place of Birth: Stockholm City, Sweden

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1703

Profession: architect, military personnel, engineer, historian, engraver, cartographer

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Count Erik Jönsson Dahlbergh (10 October 1625 – 16 January 1703) was a Swedish military engineer, Governor-general and Field marshal. He was born of peasant stock but he eventually rose to the level of nobility through his military competence.
As an architect and draftsman, he was renowned for fortification works. His collection of engravings Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna is a remarkable work of topographical research.