Klaus Fleming
Baron Klaus Eriksson Fleming (Swedish: Clas Eriksson Fleming; 1535 in Pargas – 13 April 1597 in Pohja) was a Finnish-born member of the Swedish nobility and admiral, who played an important role in Finnish and Swedish history during the rise of Sweden as a Great Power. He was a trustee of kings John III and Sigismund Vasa. His wife was Ebba Stenbock.
Klaus Fleming | |
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Duke Karl Insulting the Corpse of Klaus Fleming, Albert Edelfelt, 1878. Fleming's wife Ebba Stenbock on the right. | |
| 1st Lord High Admiral of Sweden | |
| In office 1571? 1588? – 1591? | |
| Succeeded by | Axel Nilsson Ryning |
| Lord High Constable of Sweden | |
| In office 1591?–? | |
| Preceded by | Gustaf Olofsson Stenbock |
| Succeeded by | Magnus Brahe |
| 1st Governor-General of Finland | |
| In office 1594 – ? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clas Eriksson Fleming 1535 Pargas, Sweden (now in Finland) |
| Died | 13 April 1597 Pojo, Sweden (now part of Raseborg in Finland) |
| Spouse | Ebba Stenbock |
| Children | Johan Fleming |
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