Hans Olof von Essen
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Hans Olof von Essen (31 December 1900 – 23 August 1973) was a Finnish military colonel and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross.[1]
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Born | (1900-12-31)31 December 1900 Lappeenranta, Finland |
Died | 23 August 1973(1973-08-23) (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 |
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Von Essen was also an equestrian. He competed in the individual eventing at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]