About Herman Wrangel
Lived 1587 – 1643 (aged 56). Herman Wrangel was a Swedish politician, land owner, military personnel, governor, governor-general and general field marshal.
Herman Wrangel (born 1584/1587 – 10 December 1643) was a Swedish military officer and statesman of Baltic German extraction.
Biography Herman von Wrangel was born in Duchy of Estonia . He came to Sweden around 1608. In 1612, he participated in the Kalmar War against Denmark. In 1619, Wrangel was commander of Älvsborg fortress. He was appointed Field Marshal in 1621, Privy Councillor in 1630, and Governor General of Swedish Livonia in 1643.
Wrangel was married three times. In 1636, he married Amalie of Nassau-Siegen, daughter of John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegen. He was the father of statesman and military commander Carl Gustaf von Wrangel (1613–1676).
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Who was Herman Wrangel?
Swedish Governor-General (1587-1643)
When was Herman Wrangel born?
Herman Wrangel was born on 29 June 1587 in Livonia.
When did Herman Wrangel die?
Herman Wrangel died on 11 December 1643 in Riga.
What was Herman Wrangel's occupation?
Herman Wrangel was a politician, land owner, military personnel, governor, governor-general and general field marshal.
What nationality was Herman Wrangel?
Herman Wrangel was Swedish.
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