Peter Essen

Baltic German military general (1772-1844)
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Peter Essen

Summary

Peter Essen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pärnu[2]. He was born on August 11, 1772[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on September 23, 1844[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 (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pärnu[2], Peter Essen…
  • Peter Essen passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Peter Essen was born on August 11, 1772[3].
  • Peter Essen died on September 23, 1844[5].
  • Peter Essen's father was Kyrill von Essen[9].
  • A child of Peter Essen was Alexandra von Essen, Countess Essen-Stenbock-Fermor[10].
  • A child of Peter Essen was Alexander von Essen, Count Essen[11].
  • Peter Essen held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Peter Essen worked as a politician[6].
  • Peter Essen's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Peter Essen held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[13].
  • Peter Essen received the Order of the Black Eagle[14].
  • Peter Essen received the Order of St. Andrew[15].
  • Peter Essen received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[16].
  • Peter Essen received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[17].
  • Peter Essen received the Order of St. George[18].
  • Peter Essen received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[19].
  • Peter Essen is recorded as male[20].
  • Peter Essen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Peter Essen's family is recorded as Essen[22].
  • Peter Essen's Commons category is recorded as Peter Kirillovich Essen[23].
  • Peter Essen's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[24].
  • Peter Essen was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[25].
  • Peter Essen was part of the conflict Battle of Berezina[26].
  • Peter Essen was part of the conflict Battle of Château-Thierry[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Essen's place of birth was Pärnu[2]. He was born on August 11, 1772[3]. His father was Kyrill von Essen[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Peter Essen held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle[14], an order[28], in Kingdom of Prussia[29], founded in 1701[30]; Order of St. Andrew[15], an order[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1698[33]; Order of St. George, 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[17], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of St. George[18], an order[38], in Russian Empire[39], founded in 1769[40]; and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[19], an order[41], in Russian Empire[42], founded in 1725[43].

Personal Life

Children include Alexandra von Essen, Countess Essen-Stenbock-Fermor[10], 1816–1868[44] and Alexander von Essen, Count Essen[11], a military personnel[45], 1798–1828[46], of Russian Empire[47].

Death and Burial

Peter Essen died on September 23, 1844[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Essen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Peter Essen born?

Peter Essen was born in Pärnu[2].

Where did Peter Essen die?

Peter Essen passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Peter Essen's parents?

Peter Essen's father was Kyrill von Essen[9].

What did Peter Essen do for work?

Peter Essen worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Peter Essen receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[14], Order of St. Andrew[15], Order of St. George, 3rd class[16], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
    Military, police or special rank General of the Infantry
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank General of the Infantry
    Given name Peter
    Depicted by Portrait of Pyotr K. Essen (1772-1844)
    Allegiance Russian Empire
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