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Otto Wilhelm von Essen

1761 – 1834

Baltic German noble in Russian Empire service

Politician Military personnel
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About Otto Wilhelm von Essen

Lived 1761 – 1834 (aged 72–73). Otto Wilhelm von Essen was a Russian politician and military personnel.

Otto Wilhelm von Essen (; 19 April 1761– 9 June 1834) was a Baltic German in Russian Empire military service, also a statesman.

1832–1833 he was Governor of Governorate of Estonia.

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Important facts

Born
1761, Uugla
Birth century
18th century
Died
1834, Tallinn
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
Russian Empire
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Wilhelm von Essen?

Baltic German noble in Russian Empire service (1761-1834)

When was Otto Wilhelm von Essen born?

Otto Wilhelm von Essen was born in 1761 in Uugla.

When did Otto Wilhelm von Essen die?

Otto Wilhelm von Essen died in 1834 in Tallinn.

What was Otto Wilhelm von Essen's occupation?

Otto Wilhelm von Essen was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Otto Wilhelm von Essen?

Otto Wilhelm von Essen was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Wilhelm von Essen

· Wikidata: Q12371718

· DBpedia: Otto Wilhelm von Essen

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