Gustav von Mengden

Swedish military personnel, poet, satirist, composer, politician and land owner of Baltic German origin (1625-1688)
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Gustav von Mengden

Summary

Gustav von Mengden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on April 17, 1625[3]. He died on December 16, 1688[4]. He worked as a land owner[5], military personnel[6], and author[7].

Key Facts

  • Gustav von Mengden was born in Riga[2].
  • Gustav von Mengden was born on April 17, 1625[3].
  • Gustav von Mengden was born on April 27, 1627[8].
  • Gustav von Mengden died on December 16, 1688[4].
  • 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].
  • Gustav von Mengden was married to Barbara Finck von Finckenstein[11].
  • A child of Gustav von Mengden was Magnus Gustav von Mengden[12].
  • A child of Gustav von Mengden was Carl Friedrich Freiherr von Mengden[13].
  • A child of Gustav von Mengden was Johan Albrecht von Mengden[14].
  • A child of Gustav von Mengden was Elisabeth Eleonore von Mengden[15].
  • A child of Gustav von Mengden was Barbara von Mengden[16].
  • Gustav von Mengden held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Gustav von Mengden held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Gustav von Mengden's professions included land owner[5].
  • Gustav von Mengden's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Gustav von Mengden worked as an author[7].
  • Gustav von Mengden was educated at Academia Gustaviana[19].
  • Gustav von Mengden was educated at Leiden University[20].
  • Gustav von Mengden is recorded as male[21].
  • Gustav von Mengden's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gustav von Mengden's family is recorded as Mengden[23].
  • Gustav von Mengden's noble title is recorded as baron[24].
  • Gustav von Mengden's Commons category is recorded as Gustav von Mengden[25].
  • Gustav von Mengden's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Riga[2], Gustav von Mengden… Recorded date of birth include April 17, 1625[3] and April 27, 1627[8]. His father was Otto von Mengden[9]. His mother was noble Gerdruta Rozeni, heiress of Igate, Ozole & Sinole[10].

Education

Educated at Academia Gustaviana[19], an academic gymnasium[27], founded in 1632[28] and Leiden University[20], a university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1575[31], headquartered in Leiden[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include land owner[5], military personnel[6], and author[7].

Personal Life

Among Gustav von Mengden's spouses was Barbara Finck von Finckenstein[11]. Children include Magnus Gustav von Mengden[12], a politician[33], 1663–1726[34]; Carl Friedrich Freiherr von Mengden[13], 1666–1734[35]; Johan Albrecht von Mengden[14], a Landrat[36], 1663–1720[37]; Elisabeth Eleonore von Mengden[15]; and Barbara von Mengden[16].

Death and Burial

Gustav von Mengden died on December 16, 1688[4].

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 land owner[5], military personnel[6], and author[7].

Where did Gustav von Mengden go to school?

Gustav von Mengden was educated at Academia Gustaviana[19] and Leiden University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs. wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Aethralis · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Sweden, Russian Empire
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation land owner, military personnel, author
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    Occupation land owner, military personnel, author
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