Frederick William von Hessenstein

Field Marshal of Sweden (1735-1808)
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Frederick William von Hessenstein
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Frederick William von Hessenstein

Summary

Frederick William von Hessenstein is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on March 5, 1735[3]. He passed away in Panker[4]. He died on July 27, 1808[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and general field marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (787 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Frederick William von Hessenstein…
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein passed away in Panker[4].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein was born on March 5, 1735[3].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein was born on March 10, 1735[10].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein was born on March 17, 1735[11].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein died on July 27, 1808[5].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's father was Frederick I of Sweden[12].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's mother was Hedvig Taube[13].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein worked as a politician[6].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein worked as a general field marshal[8].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein held the position of regiment commander[15].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein held the position of Riksråd[16].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein held the position of governor-general[17].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[18].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein received the Lord of the Realm[19].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[20].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein received the Pour le Mérite[21].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein is recorded as male[22].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's family is recorded as von Hessenstein[24].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's noble title is recorded as Prince of the Holy Roman Empire[25].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Frederick William von Hessenstein's noble title is recorded as Fürst[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick William von Hessenstein was born in Stockholm[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 5, 1735[3], March 10, 1735[10], and March 17, 1735[11]. His father was Frederick I of Sweden[12]. His mother was Hedvig Taube[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and general field marshal[8]. Positions held include regiment commander[15], a military position[28], in Sweden[29]; Riksråd[16], a position[30], in Sweden[31]; and governor-general[17], a position[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[18], an order[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1748[35]; Lord of the Realm[19], a title of honor[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1772[38]; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[20], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40]; and Pour le Mérite[21], a courage award[41], in Prussia[42], founded in 1740[43].

Personal Life

Frederick William von Hessenstein was affiliated with the Caps[44].

Death and Burial

Frederick William von Hessenstein died on July 27, 1808[5]. He passed away in Panker[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick William von Hessenstein include Hessensteinska palatset[45], a building[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1630[48].

Why It Matters

Frederick William von Hessenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (787 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Hessensteinska palatset[45], a building[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1630[48].

FAQs

Where was Frederick William von Hessenstein born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Frederick William von Hessenstein…

Where did Frederick William von Hessenstein die?

Frederick William von Hessenstein died in Panker[4].

Who were Frederick William von Hessenstein's parents?

Frederick William von Hessenstein's father was Frederick I of Sweden[12]. Frederick William von Hessenstein's mother was Hedvig Taube[13].

What did Frederick William von Hessenstein do for work?

Frederick William von Hessenstein worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and general field marshal[8].

What awards did Frederick William von Hessenstein receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[18], Lord of the Realm[19], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[20], and Pour le Mérite[21].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 15643
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/54302|batch #54302]]: migrate GND to own IDs"
  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel, general field marshal
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32080|batch #32080]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (22)"
  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Noble title → Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, count, Fürst
    Place of birth → Stockholm
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    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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