Carl Gustaf Dücker
Carl Gustaf Dücker | |
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Engraving by Martin Bernigeroth | |
| Born | 1663 Swedish Livonia |
| Died | 3 July 1732 (aged 68–69) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | France Sweden |
| Years of service | 1688–1732 |
| Rank | Field Marshal (Fältmarskalk) |
| Commands | Västergötland Cavalry Regiment Stockholm Army |
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| Spouse(s) |
Theodora Oginska
(m. 1707; died 1719) |
| Children | 2 |
Count Carl Gustaf Dücker (1663 – 3 July 1732) was a Swedish field marshal (Fältmarskalk) and Royal Councillor.
Born in Livonia, Dücker began his career fighting for the French in the Nine Years' war. At the start of the Great Northern War, Dücker became a subordinate to King Charles XII and served under him with distinction during the Polish and Russian campaigns. Dücker was taken prisoner following the disastrous battle of Poltava, but was released soon after in a prisoner exchange. Upon returning to service, he fought against Coalition forces in Swedish Pomerania, most notably during the siege of Stralsund. After being taken prisoner once again, he returned to Sweden in early 1718 and participated in the siege of Fredriksten.
In January 1719, he was promoted to the rank of field marshal and received the title of count and a seat in the Royal Council. Dücker was also put in charge of the War College but did not become president. Dücker died in 1732 in Stockholm.