Herman von
Wrangel was born in
Duchy of Estonia . He came to Sweden around 1608. In 1612, he participated in the
Kalmar War against
Denmark. In 1619, Wrangel was commander of
Älvsborg fortress. He was appointed
Field Marshal in 1621,
Privy Councillor in 1630, and
Governor General of
Swedish Livonia in 1643. Wrangel was married three times. In 1636, he married Amalie of
Nassau-Siegen, daughter of
John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegen. He was the father of statesman and military commander
Carl Gustaf von Wrangel (1613–1676). ==See also==