Erland Broman

Erland Carlsson Broman (1 November 1704 – 19 January 1757) was a Swedish official and noble, and a favorite of King Frederick I of Sweden.

He became a courtier of King Frederick in 1722, and soon became a personal friend and trusted confidant of the monarch, who entrusted him with the task to organize his infidelities and love affairs.

In 1731, he introduced Hedvig Taube to Frederick and managed to install her as an official royal mistress.

In return for this and similar favors, he was awarded with titles, money and offices: he became the chamberlain of the royal court in 1741 and president of commerce in 1747.

Despite his great income, he became poor after the death of Frederick due to his gambling and business speculations.