Herman Wrangel

Swedish Governor-General (1587-1643)
Person human Q494863
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Herman Wrangel

Summary

Herman Wrangel is a human[1]. He was born in Livonia[2]. He was born on June 29, 1587[3]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He died on December 11, 1643[5]. He worked as a politician[6], land owner[7], military personnel[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Herman Wrangel's place of birth was Livonia[2].
  • Herman Wrangel died in Riga[4].
  • Herman Wrangel was born on June 29, 1587[3].
  • Herman Wrangel died on December 11, 1643[5].
  • Burial took place at Skokloster Castle[11].
  • Herman Wrangel's father was Hannes von Wrangel, Lord of Rannamoisa, Valkla and Elistvere[12].
  • Herman Wrangel's mother was Barbara von Anrep[13].
  • Herman Wrangel was married to Amelie of Nassau-Siegen[14].
  • Among Herman Wrangel's spouses was Margareta Grip[15].
  • Herman Wrangel was married to Catharina Gyllenstierna[16].
  • Herman Wrangel was married to Katarina Gyllenstierna[17].
  • A child of Herman Wrangel was Waldemar von Wrangel[18].
  • A child of Herman Wrangel was Maria Kristina Wrangel[19].
  • A child of Herman Wrangel was Carl Gustaf Wrangel[20].
  • A child of Herman Wrangel was Johan Mauritz Wrangel[21].
  • A child of Herman Wrangel was Adolf Herman Wrangel[22].
  • Herman Wrangel held citizenship in Sweden[23].
  • Herman Wrangel's professions included politician[6].
  • Herman Wrangel's professions included land owner[7].
  • Herman Wrangel worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Herman Wrangel's professions included governor[9].
  • Herman Wrangel received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[24].
  • Herman Wrangel is recorded as male[25].
  • Herman Wrangel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Herman Wrangel's family is recorded as Wrangel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Livonia[2], Herman Wrangel… he was born on June 29, 1587[3]. His father was Hannes von Wrangel, Lord of Rannamoisa, Valkla and Elistvere[12]. His mother was Barbara von Anrep[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], land owner[7], military personnel[8], and governor[9].

Recognition

Herman Wrangel received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amelie of Nassau-Siegen[14], 1615–1669[28]; Margareta Grip[15], 1586–1624[29]; Catharina Gyllenstierna[16], 1610–1629[30], of Sweden[31]; and Katarina Gyllenstierna[17]. Children include Waldemar von Wrangel[18], a military personnel[32], 1641–1675[33], of Sweden[34]; Maria Kristina Wrangel[19], 1637–1691[35], of Sweden[36]; Carl Gustaf Wrangel[20], a politician[37], 1613–1676[38], of Sweden[39]; Johan Mauritz Wrangel[21], a military personnel[40], 1616–1665[41], of Sweden[42]; and Adolf Herman Wrangel[22], a military personnel[43], 1628–1656[44], of Sweden[45].

Death and Burial

Herman Wrangel died on December 11, 1643[5]. He died in Riga[4]. He is buried at Skokloster Castle[11].

Why It Matters

Herman Wrangel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Herman Wrangel born?

Born in Livonia[2], Herman Wrangel…

Where did Herman Wrangel die?

Herman Wrangel died in Riga[4].

Who were Herman Wrangel's parents?

Herman Wrangel's father was Hannes von Wrangel, Lord of Rannamoisa, Valkla and Elistvere[12]. Herman Wrangel's mother was Barbara von Anrep[13].

Who was Herman Wrangel married to?

Herman Wrangel's spouses include Amelie of Nassau-Siegen[14], Margareta Grip[15], Catharina Gyllenstierna[16], and Katarina Gyllenstierna[17].

What did Herman Wrangel do for work?

Herman Wrangel worked as politician[6], land owner[7], military personnel[8], and governor[9].

What awards did Herman Wrangel receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . l'Allemagne dynastique Tome III: Brunswick-Nassau-Schwarzbourg. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q110246677. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Q110246677. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Q110246677. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Q110246677. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Q110246677. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Q110246677. wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . l'Allemagne dynastique Tome III: Brunswick-Nassau-Schwarzbourg. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Genealogie van het Vorstenhuis Nassau. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, land owner, military personnel +1
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Riga
    Instance of human
    Spouse Amelie of Nassau-Siegen, Margareta Grip, Catharina Gyllenstierna +1
    Coat of arms image COA family Wrangel.png
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