Abt 1765 - 1837 (72 years)
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| Name |
Patrick Seton |
| Prefix |
Baron |
| Birth |
Abt 1765 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
14 Nov 1837 |
Torquay  |
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| Person ID |
I191492 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
19 Oct 2022 |
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| Notes |
- The second son, he succeeded to Preston and Ekolsund
- (Research): The name of Seton has been known in Sweden since the early part
of the seventeenth century, from the oft-told anecdote so much to the credit
of the great Gustavus. The king, who was hot and violent, provoked
with Colonel Seton for some military affair, publicly boxed his ears. Seton,
indignant at the insult, feeling he could have no redress, at once sent in
his resignation, which was accepted by the king. Gustaf, on retiring to
his tent and thinking coolly over what had occurred, greatly regretted his
violence. He sent for the colonel, but it was too late. Seton had already
started. The king, taking horse, pursued the traveller till he overtook him
beyond the frontiers of Denmark. " Colonel Seton," said he, " we are now
on neutral ground ; I am here no longer a king, but a gentleman who is
willing' to offer the satisfaction due to a brave officer whom he has insulted.
I am very sorry for it. Here are two pistols and two swords. I greatly
respect you ; revenge yourself if you can." Seton, much affected at the
king's generosity, fell at his feet ; the two embraced, and returning home
to Stockholm together, excited the wonder of all gossips as they rode
through the streets.'
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