| Authorised form of name | Leyonbergh; Johann Borkman (1625 - 1691); diplomat |
| Other forms of name | Johan |
| Lyenbergh, Johann |
| Barckman, Johan |
| Other forms of surname | Leijonberg |
| Dates | 1625 - 1691 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of birth | Before 7 February 1625 |
| Place of death | London, England, Europe |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Activity | Education:
Uppsala (admitted 1638)
Career:
Secretary to the Swedish Embassys to Moscow (1647), to Spain (1650) and England (1653); accompanied the English Ambassador to Sweden (1653-1654); Swedish Resident in London (1661); Envoy (1672)
Honours:
Kt and Bt (1661)
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| Membership category | Fellow |
| Date of election | 21/11/1667 |
| Proposer | Sir Theodore de Vaux |
| Relationships | Parents: Jakob Barckman and Brita Jonsdotter
Married: 1) Catharina Paulina Olivecrantz; 2) Whitkell |
| OtherInfo | Not much is known about Leyonbergh's personal life or association with the Royal Society, although he did pay his admission after his election. His papers and correspondence are kept at the Swedish national archives and contain a valuable insight into historical events in England and their influence on Swedish interests there. |
| Source | Sources:
Bulloch's Roll; Hunter; SMK |
| Virtual International Authority File | http://viaf.org/viaf/68907337 |
| Code | NA5241 |