Harald Stake

Harald Stake (1598-1677) was a Swedish military commander.

In his early life, he was in military service in the Low Countries. After returning to Sweden, he served with distinction during the Swedish wars 1630-1648 as an officer in the cavalry. In the following years he served as military commander and governor in Bohuslän. As governor, he participated in the Dano–Norwegian siege of Bohus Fortress in 1676.

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