Background
Axel, Hans was born on September 4, 1755 in Stockholm, Sweden. Son of Field Marshal Fredrik Axel and Countess Hedvig de la Gardie. Colonel of a French regiment, 1778.
Axel, Hans was born on September 4, 1755 in Stockholm, Sweden. Son of Field Marshal Fredrik Axel and Countess Hedvig de la Gardie. Colonel of a French regiment, 1778.
Aide-de-camp to Count of Rochambeau, rendered distinguished service to America, left with expeditionary force at Brest, 1780. Frequent bearer dispatches between General.