Gustav von Mengden
Swedish military personnel, poet, satirist, composer, politician and land owner of Baltic German origin (1625-1688)
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Summary
Gustav von Mengden was born on April 17, 1625[1], in Riga[2]. He died on December 16, 1688[3]. He worked as a land owner[4], military personnel[5], and author[6]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 27, 1627[8]
- Father: Otto von Mengden[9]
- Mother: noble Gerdruta Rozeni, heiress of Igate, Ozole & Sinole[10]
- Spouse: Barbara Finck von Finckenstein[11]
- Child: Magnus Gustav von Mengden[12], Carl Friedrich Freiherr von Mengden[13], Johan Albrecht von Mengden[14], Elisabeth Eleonore von Mengden[15], Barbara von Mengden[16]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[17], Russian Empire[18]
- Educated at: Academia Gustaviana[19], Leiden University[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: Mengden[22]
- Noble title: baron[23]
- Commons category: Gustav von Mengden[24]
- Military, police or special rank: general[25], major general[26]
- Participated in conflict: Russo-Swedish War of 1656–58[27], Dano-Swedish War[28]
- Family name: von Mengden[29]
- Given name: Gustav[30], Gustaf[31]
- Significant event: duel[32]
- Allegiance: Sweden[33]
- Described by source: Lexikon deutschbaltischer Musik[34], Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs[35], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
FAQs
Where was Gustav von Mengden born?
Gustav von Mengden was born in Riga[2].
Who were Gustav von Mengden's parents?
Gustav von Mengden's father was Otto von Mengden[9]. Gustav von Mengden's mother was noble Gerdruta Rozeni, heiress of Igate, Ozole & Sinole[10].
Who was Gustav von Mengden married to?
Gustav von Mengden's spouses include Barbara Finck von Finckenstein[11].
What did Gustav von Mengden do for work?
Gustav von Mengden worked as a land owner[4], military personnel[5], and author[6].
Where did Gustav von Mengden go to school?
Gustav von Mengden was educated at Academia Gustaviana[19] and Leiden University[20].