Gudmund Löwenhielm

Gudmund Löwenhielm
13th Governor of Bohuslän
1st Chancellor of Bohuslän Court
Preceded byGermund Palm
Succeeded byCrispin Löwenhielm
Personal details
Born24 December 1656
Died30 May 1739
SpouseMaria Cederhielm
Children
ParentGudmundus Erlandi Norenius
Profession
  • Nobleman
  • Court Official
  • Military Official

Gudmund Löwenhielm (sometimes spelled: Löwenhjelm) the Elder (born Gudmund Nordberg; 24 December 1656 - 30 May 1739) was a Swedish nobleman, chancellor, governor of Bohuslän and military official. He was the founder of the Löwenhielm family.[1]

Biography

Gudmund Löwenhielm the Elder was born as Gudmund Nordberg, the son of Gudmundus Erlandi Norenius (1607-1675).[2] His father was a provost of Nordmarks, principal of trivialskolan inKarlstad and had acted as speaker of parliament.[2] Gudmund's mother was Elisabet Flygge (-1667),[3] daughter of the Inspectorate General of Västergötland, Värmland, Närke and Dal, Peter Flygge (1648-), who was assigned Bro.[4]

In 1665, Gudmund Löwenhielm graduated the Gymnasium in Karlstad.[2] On 7 September 1670, he obtained a law degree from Uppsala University.[2] In 1680, Gudmund was appointed as Auditor at Svea Court of Appeal. He became a Lawyer at Svea Court of Appeal in 1682.[2]

He served as Auditor at Västgöta Cavalry Regiment and was appointed Auditor at Västgöta-dal's regiment, September 13, 1689.[2]

Gudmund Löwenhielm was later appointed Royal Commissioner and Royal Representative at the forest commission in Västergötland in 1691 and in 1692.[2] In 1699, he was appointed as Deputy governor in Västersysslet [sv] and in Värmland.[2]

Gudmund was appointed Chief Royal Auditor of the Närke and Värmland regiment in 1699.[2]

On 2 January 1702, Gudmund Löwenhielm was appointed as Chancellor of Norrviken's domsaga [sv] (English: Norrviken’s judicial region) and governor of Bohuslän.[2]

From 1706 to 1711, Gudmund was mayor of Strömstad.[2] On 13 August 1716, he was appointed as Chancellery Assessor in Göta Court of Appeal.[2]

On September 1, 1718, Gudmund was appointed as the Lawman of Kristinehamn's domsaga [sv](English: Kristinehamn’s judicial region).[2] On 8 October 1719, he was again appointed as Chancellery Assessor in Göta Court of Appeal.[2]

Gudmund Löwenhielm was knighted on May 12, 1725, and was introduced in the House of Nobility in 1726 under the number 1791.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Löwenhielm, släkt". sok.riksarkivet.se. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o TAB 6, Gudmundus Erlandi Norenius (son av Erlandus Gudmundi. "Noreen - Adelsvapen-Wiki". www.adelsvapen.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ TAB 1, Elisabet Flygge. "Flygge nr 621 - Adelsvapen-Wiki". www.adelsvapen.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ TAB 1, Peter Flygge till Bro. "Flygge nr 621 - Adelsvapen-Wiki". www.adelsvapen.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)