Evert Horn (June 11, 1585 – July 30, 1615) was a Swedish soldier. He was born in Haapsalu. He 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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| Name | Horn, Evert |
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| Date of birth | June 11, 1585 |
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| Date of death | July 30, 1615 |
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