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Waldemar von Wrangel

1641 – 1675

Swedish baron and soldier

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Lived 1641 – 1675 (aged 34). Waldemar von Wrangel was a Swedish military personnel.

Waldemar Wrangel af Lindeberg (1641–1675) was a Swedish baron (Friherre) and soldier. He was the step-brother of Riksamiral Carl Gustaf Wrangel. Also known as "Wolmar", he was married to Kristina af Vasaborg, the daughter of an illegitimate son of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.

Wrangel began his military service at a young age. In the 1650s, as a Rittmeister ("captain") under Karl X Gustav, he took part in a campaign against Denmark. In the time when Karl XI was under age, Wrangel was a direct employee of the royal house. In 1665 he was appointed colonel in a regiment of horse, with which he participated in a campaign against Bremen. In 1667 he was promoted major general.

In the Swedish-Brandenburg War in 1674 he served as a lieutenant general together with his step-brother, who had been Reichsmarschall since 1664. In this war, Wolmar Wrangel was the third highest-ranking officer after the Reichsmarschall and Field Marshal Conrad Mardefelt. Because both the Reichsmarschall and Conrad Mardefelt could not discharge their responsibility on account of ill health, Wolmar Wrangel was de facto the commander-in-chief of the Swedish Army which was defeated in 1675 at the Battle of Fehrbellin.

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Volmar Wrangel de Lindeberg, Wolmar Wrangel de Lindeberg, Waldemar Wrangel af Lindeberg

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Who was Waldemar von Wrangel?

Swedish baron and soldier (1641-1675)

When was Waldemar von Wrangel born?

Waldemar von Wrangel was born on 1 November 1641 in Stockholm.

When did Waldemar von Wrangel die?

Waldemar von Wrangel died on 27 December 1675.

What was Waldemar von Wrangel's occupation?

Waldemar von Wrangel was a military personnel.

What nationality was Waldemar von Wrangel?

Waldemar von Wrangel was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Waldemar von Wrangel

· Wikidata: Q836183

· DBpedia: Waldemar von Wrangel

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