Count Axel Oxenstierna was the most influential Swedish statesman of his generation. As Chancellor of the Realm since 1612, he was King GustavII Adolf ’s right-hand man. In this capacity he was in charge of the drafting of many new norms, including those establishing the Svea Court of Appeal. Oxenstierna also gave the oration at the festive opening ceremony of the new royal court in 1614. Painting by David Beck. Axel Oxenstierna(1583 – 1654)
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