Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt
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Count Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt (Russian: Граф Густав-Маврикий Максимович Армфельт, tr, Gustav-Mavrikiy Maksimovich Armfel't; 31 March 1757 – 19 August 1814)[1] was a Finnish-Swedish-Russian courtier and diplomat. In Finland, he is considered one of the greatest Finnish statesmen. His advice to Russia's Tsar Alexander I was of utmost importance for securing the autonomy of the Grand Duchy of Finland. [2]
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Quick Facts Major General Count Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt, Born ...
Count Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt | |
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Born | (1757-03-31)31 March 1757 Tarvasjoki, Swedish Empire |
Died | 19 August 1814(1814-08-19) (aged 57) Tsarskoye Selo, Russian Empire |
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Years of service | 1780–1810 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Life Guards |
Commands held | Nyland Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790) |
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Children | 8 |
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