Hans Olof von Essen
Hans Olof von Essen (31 December 1900 – 23 August 1973) was a Finnish military colonel and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross.[1]
Hans von Essen | |
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 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 |
Von Essen was also an equestrian. He competed in the individual eventing at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
References
- Appel, Erik: von Essen, Hans at Uppslagsverket Finland (in Swedish).
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hans Olof von Essen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
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