Lennart Torstensson
Lennart Torstensson, Count of Ortala, Baron of Virestad (17 August 1603 – 7 April 1651), was a Swedish Field Marshal and military engineer.
Lennart Torstensson | |
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Lennart Torstensson painted 1648 by unknown artist. | |
| Nickname(s) | Blixten (Lightning) |
| Born | 17 August 1603 Forstena, Västergötland, Sweden |
| Died | 7 April 1651 (aged 47) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Service/ | Swedish Army |
| Years of service | 1624–1645 |
| Rank | Field marshal |
| Battles/wars | Polish–Swedish War Thirty Years' War Torstenson War |
| Other work | Privy Councillor, Governor-General |
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