Johan Hampus Furuhjelm

Vice-admiral

Johan Hampus Furuhjelm
Native name
Johan Hampus Furuhjelm
Born(1821-03-11)11 March 1821
Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
Died21 September 1909(1909-09-21) (aged 88)
Urjala, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
Allegiance Russia
Branch Imperial Russian Navy
Service years1836–1908
RankVice-admiral
SpouseAnna Furuhjelm
Children3, including Annie
RelationsOtto Wilhelm Furuhjelm (brother)

Johan Hampus Furuhjelm, (Russian: Фуругельм, Иван Васильевич; 11 March 1821 – 21 September 1909) was a Russian Finnish vice-admiral and explorer, commander of the Russian Baltic Fleet, and governor of the Russian Far East, Taganrog and Russian America.

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