Hans Henric von Essen

Swedish politician (1755-1824)
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Hans Henric von Essen
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Hans Henric von Essen

Summary

Hans Henric von Essen is a human[1]. He was born in Hömbs church parish[2]. He was born on September 26, 1755[3]. He passed away in Uddevalla church parish[4]. He died on June 28, 1824[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hans Henric von Essen was born in Hömbs church parish[2].
  • Hans Henric von Essen passed away in Uddevalla church parish[4].
  • Hans Henric von Essen was born on September 26, 1755[3].
  • Hans Henric von Essen died on June 28, 1824[5].
  • Hans Henric von Essen died on July 28, 1824[9].
  • 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].
  • Among Hans Henric von Essen's spouses was Hedvig Eleonora Charlotta, Friherrinna von Krassow[12].
  • A child of Hans Henric von Essen was Gustaf Adolf Fredrik Wilhelm von Essen[13].
  • A child of Hans Henric von Essen was Friherrinna Eugenia von Essen[14].
  • A child of Hans Henric von Essen was Carl Fredrik Reinhold von Essen[15].
  • A child of Hans Henric von Essen was Friherre Hans-Henrik von Essen, Lord of Signildsberg[16].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Hans Henric von Essen worked as a politician[6].
  • Hans Henric von Essen's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held the position of Governor-general of Norway[19].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held the position of Marshal of the Realm[20].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held the position of regiment commander[21].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held the position of Over-Governor of Stockholm[22].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held the position of governor-general[23].
  • Hans Henric von Essen held the position of regiment commander[24].
  • Hans Henric von Essen was educated at Uppsala University[25].
  • Hans Henric von Essen was educated at University of Göttingen[26].
  • Hans Henric von Essen received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hömbs church parish[2], Hans Henric von Essen… he was born on September 26, 1755[3]. His father was Fredric Ulric von Essen[10]. His mother was Anna Charlotta, Friherrinna Kruuse af Verchou[11].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[25], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and University of Göttingen[26], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Governor-general of Norway[19], a position[36], in Norway[37]; Marshal of the Realm[20], a position[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1607[40]; regiment commander[21], a military position[41], in Sweden[42]; Over-Governor of Stockholm[22], a county governor of Sweden[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1634[45]; governor-general[23], a position[46]; and secretary[47], a profession[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], an order[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1748[51]; Lord of the Realm[52], a title of honor[53], in Sweden[54], founded in 1772[55]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[56], a grade of an order[57], in Sweden[58], founded in 1788[59]; Order of the Black Eagle[60], an order[61], in Kingdom of Prussia[62], founded in 1701[63]; Knight of the Order of the Sword[64]; and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[65].

Personal Life

Hans Henric von Essen was married to Hedvig Eleonora Charlotta, Friherrinna von Krassow[12]. Children include Gustaf Adolf Fredrik Wilhelm von Essen[13], a military personnel[66], 1803–1874[67], of Sweden[68], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim[69]; Friherrinna Eugenia von Essen[14]; Carl Fredrik Reinhold von Essen[15], a military officer[70], 1789–1820[71], awarded the Royal Order of the Sword[72]; and Friherre Hans-Henrik von Essen, Lord of Signildsberg[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 28, 1824[5] and July 28, 1824[9]. Hans Henric von Essen died in Uddevalla church parish[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Henric von Essen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Hans Henric von Essen born?

Hans Henric von Essen's place of birth was 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].

What did Hans Henric von Essen do for work?

Hans Henric von Essen worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Hans Henric von Essen go to school?

Hans Henric von Essen was educated at Uppsala University[25] and University of Göttingen[26].

What awards did Hans Henric von Essen receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], Lord of the Realm[52], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[56], and Order of the Black Eagle[60].

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    Place of death Uddevalla church parish
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    Child Gustaf Adolf Fredrik Wilhelm von Essen, Friherrinna Eugenia von Essen, Carl Fredrik Reinhold von Essen +1
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