Evert Horn

Evert Horn (June 11, 1585 – July 30, 1615) was a Swedish soldier. He was born in Haapsalu, a son of Field Marshal Carl Horn and Agneta von Dellwig. His brother was Field Marshal Gustav Horn, Count of Pori.

Evert Horn was appointed Governor (Ståthållare) of Narva in 1613, and Field Marshal in 1614. He was killed by a bullet during the early days of the Swedish siege of Pskov.

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