Per Brahe the Younger, Swedish soldier and politician, Lord High Steward of Sweden (born 1602)

Per Brahe the Younger

Swedish noble (1602–1680)

Count Per Brahe the Younger was a Swedish soldier, statesman, and writer. He served as Privy Councillor from 1630, Lord High Steward from 1640, as well as Governor-General of Finland in 1637–1640 and 1648–1654.

Lord High Steward of Sweden

The Lord High Steward or Lord High Justiciar was a highly prominent member of the Swedish Privy Council from the 13th century until 1809, excluding periods when the office was out of use.