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Johan von Fircks

d. 1667

Danish officer

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Johan von Fircks was a Danish military officer.

Johan von Fircks (died January 3, 1667) was a Danish officer. He was the son of the Courland landowner Magnus von Fircks and his wife Anna von Syberg.

Von Fircks became a captain in the Danish army in 1641. That same year he married the widow of Ditlev Rantzau til Clewitz, Anna van der Wisch, a daughter of Johan van der Wisch. Later he served at Åby in Norway and Blansgård in Sundeved.

That he was considered an experienced officer familiar with war is indicated by the fact that Frederick III of Denmark called him home from Norway in order to take part in the negotiations with the diet at Odense in February 1657, when it had nearly been decided to go to war against Sweden. In April that same year he was appointed deputy commander of the Norwegian army under Iver Krabbe. where he died.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johan von Fircks?

Danish officer

When did Johan von Fircks die?

Johan von Fircks died on 3 January 1667.

What was Johan von Fircks's occupation?

Johan von Fircks was a military officer.

What nationality was Johan von Fircks?

Johan von Fircks was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan von Fircks

· Wikidata: Q12320003

· DBpedia: Johan von Fircks

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