Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie

Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie (1622–1686) was a Swedish statesman and soldier, the son of Field Marshal Jacob De la Gardie. He became Queen Christina's favorite, married the future Charles X Gustav's sister and joined the Privy Council in 1647. He lost Christina's favor in 1653 but returned when his brother-in-law became king in 1654.

He held three great offices: Treasurer, Chancellor and Steward. As Lord High Chancellor from 1660 he led Charles XI's regency and championed the French alliance. The defeat at Fehrbellin in 1675 and the Great Reduction of 1680 destroyed his power; he died in 1686.