births
September 4, 1755
Axel von Fersen the Younger, Swedish general and politician (died 1810)
Axel von Fersen the Younger
Hans Axel von Fersen, also known as Axel von Fersen the Younger and as Axel de Fersen in France, was a Swedish count, military officer, courtier, ambassador, Marshal and Lord of the Realm. He gained international renown for his close association with Queen Marie Antoinette of France and his prominent involvement in the French Revolution.