Johan Cronman
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Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
and the Commandant
Commandant
Commandant is a senior title often given to the officer in charge of a large training establishment or academy. This usage is common in anglophone nations...
of the Skåne fortress in the Swedish Empire
Swedish Empire
The Swedish Empire refers to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721 . During this time, Sweden was one of the great European powers. In Swedish, the period is called Stormaktstiden, literally meaning "the Great Power Era"...
as well as the Governor of Malmö from 1727 to 1737. He was Baron of Alatskivi
Alatskivi Parish
-Settlements:Small borough:AlatskiviVillages:Alasoo - Haapsipea - Kesklahe - Kõdesi - Kokora - Kuningvere - Lahe - Lahepera - Linaleo - Naelavere - Nina - Orgemäe - Padakõrve - Päiksi - Passi - Peatskivi - Pusi - Pärsikivi - Riidma - Ronisoo - Rootsiküla - Rupsi - Saburi - Savastvere - Savimetsa -...
, Kodafer and Kokora
Kokora
Kokora is a village in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia....
; and Master of Wasuva and Sottkylä.
Biography
He was born on November 2, 1662 in IngriaIngria
Ingria is a historical region in the eastern Baltic, now part of Russia, comprising the southern bank of the river Neva, between the Gulf of Finland, the Narva River, Lake Peipus in the west, and Lake Ladoga and the western bank of the Volkhov river in the east...
, the son of Joakim Cronman (1638–1703) and Lunetta Makeléer (1639–1693). Lunetta was the daughter of John Hans Makeléer who was a merchant and banker who had emigrated from Scotland to Sweden. Johan joined the military and was commissioned as a Lieutenant with the Narva
Narva
Narva is the third largest city in Estonia. It is located at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, by the Russian border, on the Narva River which drains Lake Peipus.-Early history:...
garrison, and Second Captain
Kapten
Finnish Defence Forces rank of Kapteeni is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-2.-Origin:The basic military unit during the Middle Ages was the company raised by a vassal lord on behalf of his lord usually the King. The lord was commissioned by the king as Kapten to lead the unit...
with the Närke
Närke
' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Svealand in south central Sweden. It is bordered by Västmanland to the north, Södermanland to the east, Östergötland to the southeast, Västergötland to the southwest, and Värmland to the northwest...
and Värmland
Värmland
' is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Dalsland, Dalarna, Västmanland and Närke. It is also bounded by Norway in the west. Latin name versions are Vermelandia and Wermelandia. Although the province's land originally was Götaland, the...
regiments in 1687. He was promoted to Captain
Kapten
Finnish Defence Forces rank of Kapteeni is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-2.-Origin:The basic military unit during the Middle Ages was the company raised by a vassal lord on behalf of his lord usually the King. The lord was commissioned by the king as Kapten to lead the unit...
with the Zurlauben regiment in 1699, and was made a Lieutenant-Colonel in 1701. He was promoted to Colonel of the Kronoberg regiment in 1706. On July 11, 1709 he was at surrender at Perevolochna
Surrender at Perevolochna
The surrender at Perevolochna was the capitulation of almost the entire Swedish army on June 30, 1709 / July 1, 1709 / July 11, 1709...
and held prisoner in Siberia
Siberia
Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th...
until 1722. Johan returned to Sweden after his release and was promoted to Lieutenant-General of the infantry in 1722. He was made a Baron
Baron
Baron is a title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman"...
in 1727, and named the Governor of Malmö and Commandant
Commandant
Commandant is a senior title often given to the officer in charge of a large training establishment or academy. This usage is common in anglophone nations...
of the Skåne fortress, both in 1727. Through his life, he fought in 13 battles, but was never wounded. He spoke 8 languages: Swedish, Latin, German, Estonian, Polish, Russian, French and Dutch. He died on July 26, 1737 at age 75. He had never married or had children.
A plaque at St Petri, Malmö
St Petri, Malmö
The Church of Saint Peter is a large church in Malmö. Construction was started in 1319. It is built in the Gothic style and has a 105-metre tall tower.-References:...
, reads in German:
Thro Konigl:r Maij:ts Zu Schweden
Wolbestalter Generallientenant der Infanterie Landes
Hauptman und OberCommendannt der Festungen Zu Schonen
Hochwolgebohren Baron H:r Johan Cronman Freijherr Von
AlatskiviAlatskiviAlatskivi is a small borough in Tartu County, Estonia. It's the administrative centre of Alatskivi Parish.-External links:*...
Kadaster und Kakara Herr Von Vosuauer
Sattkula Gebohren Auf AlatskiviAlatskiviAlatskivi is a small borough in Tartu County, Estonia. It's the administrative centre of Alatskivi Parish.-External links:*...
1662 den 2 Novemb.
Gelich Gestorben In Malmö den 26
Julii 1737.
It translates into English as:
His Royal Majesty of Sweden recognizes
Lieutenant General of the Infantry,
Governor and High Commandant at the Fortress of Skåne,
Honourable Baron Mr. Johan Cronman, Baron to AlatskiviAlatskivi Parish-Settlements:Small borough:AlatskiviVillages:Alasoo - Haapsipea - Kesklahe - Kõdesi - Kokora - Kuningvere - Lahe - Lahepera - Linaleo - Naelavere - Nina - Orgemäe - Padakõrve - Päiksi - Passi - Peatskivi - Pusi - Pärsikivi - Riidma - Ronisoo - Rootsiküla - Rupsi - Saburi - Savastvere - Savimetsa -...
, Kodafer and KokoraKokoraKokora is a village in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia....
, Master of Wasuva and
Sottkylä. Born at AlatskiviAlatskivi Parish-Settlements:Small borough:AlatskiviVillages:Alasoo - Haapsipea - Kesklahe - Kõdesi - Kokora - Kuningvere - Lahe - Lahepera - Linaleo - Naelavere - Nina - Orgemäe - Padakõrve - Päiksi - Passi - Peatskivi - Pusi - Pärsikivi - Riidma - Ronisoo - Rootsiküla - Rupsi - Saburi - Savastvere - Savimetsa -...
November 2, 1662. Died in MalmöMalmöMalmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
on July
26, 1737.
A plaque at Caroli Church
Caroli Church, Malmö
Caroli Church, in Malmö, Sweden was built in 1680. The church is named after Carl XI of Sweden.-History:The first Caroli Church was built in 1680, in the same place as the current building. The church was also known as "The German Church", and the services was held in the German language for the...
in Malmö reads:
Hier ligt der weyland
hoch geborne herr
baron general lieutenant landshauptmann
und ober commandant
Johann Cronmann.
Freyherr von alt
und neu AlatskiviAlatskivi Parish-Settlements:Small borough:AlatskiviVillages:Alasoo - Haapsipea - Kesklahe - Kõdesi - Kokora - Kuningvere - Lahe - Lahepera - Linaleo - Naelavere - Nina - Orgemäe - Padakõrve - Päiksi - Passi - Peatskivi - Pusi - Pärsikivi - Riidma - Ronisoo - Rootsiküla - Rupsi - Saburi - Savastvere - Savimetsa -...
.
Herr von Kokara
und Sottkyl.
Anno 1737
It translates into English as:
Here lies
Lieutenant GeneralLieutenant GeneralLieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
, Baron,
Governor,
and Commandant
Johan Cronmann.
Baron of old
and new AlatskiviAlatskivi Parish-Settlements:Small borough:AlatskiviVillages:Alasoo - Haapsipea - Kesklahe - Kõdesi - Kokora - Kuningvere - Lahe - Lahepera - Linaleo - Naelavere - Nina - Orgemäe - Padakõrve - Päiksi - Passi - Peatskivi - Pusi - Pärsikivi - Riidma - Ronisoo - Rootsiküla - Rupsi - Saburi - Savastvere - Savimetsa -...
.
Lord of KokoraKokoraKokora is a village in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia....
and Sottkylä.
Year 1737
External links
- Johan Cronman at FamilypediaFamilypediaFamilypedia is a free-to-use public wiki on family history and genealogy. It is hosted by Wikia, a wiki farm. Familypedia is a collaborative effort by amateur genealogists and family historians, with over 30,000 unique people having their own pages among 100,000 articles , with over 114,000 other...
- Cronman family tree based on Gabriel AnrepGabriel AnrepJohn Gabriel Anrep Jackson was a Swedish genealogist and author.-Biography:He was born on December 4, 1821 at Lekeberg Municipality on the family farm. He moved to Stockholm and was involved in genealogical publishing. He is best known for his history of Swedish nobility in 4 volumes. It was...
and Gustaf ElgenstiernaGustaf ElgenstiernaGustaf Magnus Elgenstierna was a Swedish historian and genealogist.-Biography:He was born on August 26, 1871 to Carl Elgenstierna and Evelina Petersohn. He married Clara Sandberg in 1908... - Johan Cronman at Geni.comGeni.comGeni is a genealogy and social networking website. Launched on January 16, 2007, the Web 2.0 company aims to create a family tree of the world. While family profiles are private, Geni’s mission is to create a shared family tree of common ancestors...
- Johan Cronman grave in Malmö
- Sankt Petri kyrka, Malmö in Swedish WikipediaSwedish WikipediaThe Swedish Wikipedia is the Swedish language edition of Wikipedia. It was the third edition of Wikipedia, started in May 2001 alongside German Wikipedia, after English Wikipedia and Catalan Wikipedia...