Philip Johan von Strahlenberg | |
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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 | |
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.
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