Hans Henric von Essen
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Summary
Hans Henric von Essen was born on September 26, 1755[1], in Hömbs church parish[2]. He died on June 28, 1824[3], in Uddevalla church parish[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 28, 1824[9]
- Father: Fredric Ulric von Essen[10]
- Mother: Anna Charlotta, Friherrinna Kruuse af Verchou[11]
- Spouse: Hedvig Eleonora Charlotta, Friherrinna von Krassow[12], Charlotta Eleonora De Geer af Leufsta[13]
- Child: Gustaf Adolf Fredrik Wilhelm von Essen[14], Friherrinna Eugenia von Essen[15], Carl Fredrik Reinhold von Essen[16], Friherre Hans-Henrik von Essen, Lord of Signildsberg[17]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[18], Russian Empire[19]
- Position held: Governor-general of Norway[20], Marshal of the Realm[21], regiment commander[22], Over-Governor of Stockholm[23], governor-general[24], secretary[25]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[26], University of Göttingen[27]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[28], Lord of the Realm[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[30], Order of the Black Eagle[31], Knight of the Order of the Sword[32], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: Essen[35]
- Noble title: count[36]
- Commons category: Hans Henric von Essen (1755–1824)[37]
- Military, police or special rank: fältmarskalk[38]
- Unmarried partner: Augusta von Fersen[39]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[40], Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790[41], War of the Fourth Coalition[42]
- Family name: von Essen[43]
- Given name: Hans[44], Henric[45], Henrik[46]
- Relative: Wilhelm von Essen[47]
- Depicted by: Hans Henrik von Essen (1755-1824)[48], Hans Henrik von Essen (1755-1824), greve, fältmarskalk, riksståthållare[49]
- Described by source: Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon[50], Svenska adelns Ättar-taflor utgifna[51], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[53], German[54]
- Name in native language: Hans Henrik von Essen[55]
- Sibling: Jeanne Christina von Essen[56], Reinhold Jakob von Essen[57], Gustava Fredrika, Friherrinna von Essen[58]
Why It Matters
Hans Henric von Essen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Hans Henric von Essen born?
Hans Henric von Essen was born in Hömbs church parish[2].
Where did Hans Henric von Essen die?
Hans Henric von Essen died in Uddevalla church parish[4].
Who were Hans Henric von Essen's parents?
Hans Henric von Essen's father was Fredric Ulric von Essen[10]. Hans Henric von Essen's mother was Anna Charlotta, Friherrinna Kruuse af Verchou[11].
Who was Hans Henric von Essen married to?
Hans Henric von Essen's spouses include Hedvig Eleonora Charlotta, Friherrinna von Krassow[12] and Charlotta Eleonora De Geer af Leufsta[13].
What did Hans Henric von Essen do for work?
Hans Henric von Essen worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and military officer[7].
Where did Hans Henric von Essen go to school?
Hans Henric von Essen was educated at Uppsala University[26] and University of Göttingen[27].
What awards did Hans Henric von Essen receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[28], Lord of the Realm[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[30], and Order of the Black Eagle[31].