| Hans von Essen | |
| Allegiance: | Finnish |
| Awards: | Mannerheim Cross Cross of Liberty Knight of the White Rose |
| Branch: | Cavalry |
| Rank: | Colonel |
| Serviceyears: | 1919–1946 |
| Laterwork: | Equestrian |
| Birth Date: | 31 December 1900 |
| Birth Place: | Lappeenranta, Finland |
| Death Place: | Halikko, Finland |
Hans Olof von Essen (31 December 1900 - 23 August 1973) was a Finnish military colonel and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross.[1]
Von Essen was also an equestrian. He competed in the individual eventing at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]