Philip Johan von Strahlenberg

Philip Johan von Strahlenberg
Self-portrait on map
Birth name	Philip Johan Tabbert
Born	1676 Stralsund
Died	1747 (aged 70–71) Halmstad
Allegiance	Sweden
Branch	Infantry
Years of service	1694-1746
Rank	Major
Battles/wars	Great Northern War Battle of Fraustadt Battle of Holowczyn Battle of Poltava
Awards	Raised to nobility in 1707
Other work	Cartographer

Philip Johan von Strahlenberg (1676–1747) was a Swedish officer and geographer of German origin who made important contributions to the cartography of Russia.