Joachim von Rohr
| Joachim von Rohr | |
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| Born | January 23, 1678 |
| Died | September 9, 1757 (aged 79) Dalarö |
| Known for | Battle of Poltava |
| Spouse(s) | Catharina Charlotta Klingenberg (m. 1699–1757) |
| Parent(s) |
Hans Christoffer von Rohr Anna Catharina Cronman |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |
 Swedish Empire
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| Years of service | c1700-1757 |
| Rank |
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of Dalarö fortress |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Poltava |
Joachim von Rohr (January 23, 1678 – September 9, 1757) was a lieutenant colonel for the Swedish Empire and Commandant of the Dalarö fortress. He participated in the Battle of Poltava and was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Solikamsk in Russia.
Joachim was born on January 23, 1678 (old style) in Sweden. He was the son of Hans Christoffer von Rohr (1626–1700) who was killed in action during the Battle of Narva; and Anna Catharina Cronman. Anna was the daughter of Hans Detterman Cronman. Joachim married Catharina Charlotta Klingenberg (1680–1758) on February 4, 1699 (old style) in Sweden. Together they had the following children:
Joachim von Rohr was taken prisoner on June 28, 1709, during the Battle of Poltava just before the Surrender at Perevolochna. Joachim along with his wife and daughter were sent to Siberia. His firstborn daughter, Anna von Rohr married Anders Örbom (1675–1740) while in Solikamsk in Russia. At the war's end, Joachim and his family were allowed to return to Sweden. He became the Commandant of Dalarö on January 23, 1743 and he died on September 9, 1757.
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