| Lord High Admiral of Sweden | |
|---|---|
| Admiralty of Sweden | |
| Status | Post abolished |
| Member of | |
| Formation | c. 1571 |
| First holder | Clas (Eriksson) Fleming |
| Final holder | Gustaf Otto Stenbock |
| Abolished | 1676 |
| Unofficial names | Admiral of the Realm |
The Lord High Admiral or Admiral of the Realm (Swedish: riksamiral) was a prominent and influential office in Sweden, from c. 1571 until 1676, excluding periods when the office was out of use. The office holder was a member of the Swedish Privy Council and the head of the navy and Admiralty of Sweden. From 1634, the Lord High Admiral was one of five Great Officers of the Realm.