Herman Wrangel (1859–1938)

Lieutenant General Herman Georg Waldemar Wrangel (30 March 1859 – 13 January 1938) was a senior officer in the Swedish Coastal Artillery. He served as commanding officer of the Swedish Coastal Artillery for 15 years (1909–1924). Wrangel served as secretary, member and chairman of a number of committees and commissions. Wrangel was also a member of the Upper House of the Riksdag and a member of the Committee on Defence as well as of the Committee of Supply.

Herman Wrangel
Birth nameHerman Georg Waldemar Wrangel
Born(1859-03-30)30 March 1859
Stockholm, Sweden
Died13 January 1938(1938-01-13) (aged 78)
Harlösa, Sweden
AllegianceSweden
Service/branchCoastal Artillery (Swedish Navy)
Years of service1879–1924
RankLieutenant General
Commands held
  • Communications Dept., Fleet Staff
  • Flag captain
  • Communications Dept., Naval Staff
  • Swedish Coastal Artillery
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