Gabriel Leijonhufvud the Elder

Axel Gabriel Leijonhufvud the Elder (May 16, 1755 – November 9, 1826) was a Swedish military officer and baron.

He began his military career at the age of eight in 1763 when he was personally appointed rustmäster in the Dowager Queen's Life Regiment by the king.

On 30 June 1787, Gabriel was promoted to major in the Swedish Army and chief adjutant of the governor-general of Finland.

After fighting in Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790, he was promoted lieutenant colonel in the Dowager Queen's Life Regiment in 1796 and awarded Order of the Sword the in 1797.

Gabriel was appointed colonel in the Hälsinge Regiment with exspectance[clarification needed] salary in 1812.