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Jacob Johan Hastfer

1647 – 1695

Swedish field marshal

Civil servant Military personnel Governor-general

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About Jacob Johan Hastfer

Lived 1647 – 1695 (aged 48). Jacob Johan Hastfer was a Swedish civil servant, military personnel, governor-general and general field marshal.

Jacob Johan Hastfer (11 December 1647 Tallinn – 24 December 1695 Riga) was a Swedish officer and governor of the Livonia province between 1687 and 1695.

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Important facts

Born

11 December 1647, Tallinn

Birth century

17th century

Died

24 December 1695, Riga

Occupation

Civil servant, military personnel, governor-general, general field marshal

Nationality

Sweden

Positions held

Governor-general

Also known as

Johann Jakob Hastfer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jacob Johan Hastfer's

Thomas Willis

1621 – 1675

Physician

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Johan Hastfer?

Swedish field marshal (1647–1695)

When was Jacob Johan Hastfer born?

Jacob Johan Hastfer was born on 11 December 1647 in Tallinn.

When did Jacob Johan Hastfer die?

Jacob Johan Hastfer died on 24 December 1695 in Riga.

What was Jacob Johan Hastfer's occupation?

Jacob Johan Hastfer was a civil servant, military personnel, governor-general and general field marshal.

What nationality was Jacob Johan Hastfer?

Jacob Johan Hastfer was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Johan Hastfer

· Wikidata: Q445009

· DBpedia: Jacob Johan Hastfer

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