Hans Olof von Essen
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Born31 December 1900
Lappeenranta, Finland
Lappeenranta, Finland
Died23 August 1973 (aged 72)
Halikko, Finland
Halikko, Finland
AllegianceFinnish
Service / branch Cavalry
Hans von Essen | |
|---|---|
 Hans von Essen | |
| Born | 31 December 1900 Lappeenranta, Finland |
| Died | 23 August 1973 (aged 72) Halikko, Finland |
| Allegiance | Finnish |
| Service | Cavalry |
| Years of service | 1919–1946 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Awards | Mannerheim Cross Cross of Liberty Knight of the White Rose |
| Other work | Equestrian |
Hans Olof von Essen (31 December 1900 – 23 August 1973) was a Finnish military colonel and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross.[1]
Von Essen was also an equestrian. He competed in the individual eventing at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
