Johan Bergenstråhle

Johan Bergenstråhle (13 May 1756 – 7 March 1840 in Stockholm) was a Swedish military officer who participated in Russo-Swedish War (1788-1790), and the Finnish War. In June 1808, he was sent as a colonel of the Swedish Army, with 1,000 men and four cannon to Vasa in order to retake the city from the Russians. The expedition failed and Bergenstråhle was wounded and captured on 25 June.

For the Swedish film director, see Johan Bergenstråhle (director).
Major general

Johan Bergenstråhle
Birth nameJohan Bergenstråhle
Born(1756-05-13)13 May 1756
Died7 March 1840(1840-03-07) (aged 83)
Stockholm, Sweden
Allegiance Sweden
Service/branchSwedish Army
Years of service1788–1813
RankMajor general
UnitNyland Regiment
Commands heldNyland Regiment
Västerbotten Regiment
Battles/warsRusso-Swedish War of 1788–90

Dano-Swedish War of 1808–09

Finnish War
Spouse(s)
Carolina Margareta von Christiersson
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(m. 1785; d. 1799)​
    Ulrika Gustava Riddersvärd
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    (m. 1800)​
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