Hans William von Fersen
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Hans William Freiherr[1] von Fersen[lower-alpha 1] (14 May [O.S. 2 May] 1858 – 6 May 1937) was an admiral in the navy of the former Russian Empire.
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Hans William von Fersen | |
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Other name(s) | Vasily Nikolaevich Fersen |
Born | 14 May [O.S. 2 May] 1858 Kolk Manor [et], Kolk, Kreis Harrien, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire (in present-day Kolga, Kuusalu Parish, Harju County, Estonia) |
Died | 6 May 1937(1937-05-06) (aged 78) Kose, Estonia |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Service/ | Imperial Russian Navy |
Years of service | 1876–1917 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Battles/wars | Russo Japanese War World War I |
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