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Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack

1792 – 1863

Swedish military officer

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About Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack

Lived 1792 – 1863 (aged 71). Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack was a military personnel.

Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack (18 September 1792 – 24 October 1863) was a Swedish officer.

Early life Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack was born on 18 September 1792 in Sweden, and was the first of eight children of Eberhard and Anna Beata von Vegesack (née Hammarfelt).

Düben-Vegesack-treason Von Vegesack was the last Swedish person sentenced to exile, along with Anders Gustaf von Düben, due to their ties to the late heir to the Swedish throne, Gustav, Prince of Vasa.

Von Vegesack sent a letter to his friend von Düben in the winter of 1832, resulting in being blamed for treacherous acts. Consequently, this led to the arrest of both von Vegseack and von Düben on the charge of high-treason.

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Important facts

Born
18 September 1792
Birth century
18th century
Died
24 October 1863
Occupation
Military personnel

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Who was Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack?

Swedish military officer (1792–1863)

When was Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack born?

Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack was born on 18 September 1792.

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Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack died on 24 October 1863.

What was Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack's occupation?

Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan Fredrik Ernst von Vegesack

· Wikidata: Q27299895

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