Home › People › Equestrian › Wilhelm von Essen

Wilhelm von Essen

1879 – 1972

Swedish equestrian

Don't just read it — keep itBiographies to ownE-book · Audio · Video From $7 →

About Wilhelm von Essen

Lived 1879 – 1972 (aged 93). Wilhelm von Essen was a Swedish equestrian and military personnel.

Fritz Wilhelm von Essen (16 February 1879 – 10 April 1972) Baron and master of the royal stable, was a Swedish horse rider. He competed in the individual mixed dressage at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics and placed fourth on both occasions.

Biography shop

Don’t just read it —
keep it.

Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.

E-book
Audio
Video

Browse the shop — from $7

Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free

Important facts

Born

16 February 1879, Hömbs church parish

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 April 1972, Östra Ryd

Occupation

Equestrian, military personnel

Nationality

Sweden

Awards

Officier de l'Instruction publique; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎; Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Military Cross; Knight of the Order of the Sword

Also known as

Fritz Wilhelm von Essen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Wilhelm von Essen's

Adolphe-Basile Routhier

1839 – 1920

Writer

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelm von Essen?

Swedish equestrian

When was Wilhelm von Essen born?

Wilhelm von Essen was born on 16 February 1879 in Hömbs church parish.

When did Wilhelm von Essen die?

Wilhelm von Essen died on 10 April 1972 in Östra Ryd.

What was Wilhelm von Essen's occupation?

Wilhelm von Essen was an equestrian and military personnel.

What nationality was Wilhelm von Essen?

Wilhelm von Essen was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelm von Essen

· Wikidata: Q23041534

· DBpedia: Wilhelm von Essen

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilhelm von Essen. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-von-essen/

MLA: "Wilhelm von Essen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilhelm-von-essen/.

Chicago: "Wilhelm von Essen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-von-essen/.

Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.

Page generated 2026-09-27 05:10 UTC