HAMILTON, JOHAN [SSNE 2590]

Surname

HAMILTON

First name

JOHAN, JOHN, HANS

Title/rank

MAJOR

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

Johan Hamilton served as a major in Gynter Rosenscrantz' squadron until 1656. In 1657 he was a major in Vasterbotten and died on campaign in Poland.

Swedish Krigsarkiv, Muster Roll, 1655/4,9; 1656/6; 1657/4 DEAD; 1658/6 DEAD 24.6.57; Bertil Steckzén, Västerbottens Regementes Officerare till år 1841 (Umeå, 1955), p. 73.

Service record

SWEDEN, ROSENCRANTZ

Arrived 1655-01-01, as MAJOR

Departed 1657-06-24, as MAJOR

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY