Karl von Heidenstam

Karl von Heidenstam was born on 4 January 1744 in Mikkeli, Southern Savonia, Finland. 
In 1762, he joined the Swedish Army as Kornett. In 1764, he made Löjtnant. In 1767, he made Ryttmästare. In 1772, he made Major. 
In 1774, he had a son: Oscar von Heidenstam.
In 1777, he made Överstelöjtnant. In 1782, he made Överste. In 1788, he made Generalmajor. In 1795, he made Generallöjtnant. In 1800, he made General. In 1806, he made Fältmarskalk. 
He was killed in battle in 1808 in Oravais, Ostrobothnia.