Georg Magnus Sprengtporten

Swedish, Finnish and Russian politician
Person human Q2548588
Georg Magnus Sprengtporten
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Georg Magnus Sprengtporten

Summary

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten is a human[1]. His place of birth was Porvoo[2]. He was born on December 16, 1740[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on October 13, 1819[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Porvoo[2], Georg Magnus Sprengtporten…
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten was born on December 16, 1740[3].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten was born on August 16, 1740[9].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten died on October 13, 1819[5].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten is buried at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[10].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's father was Magnus Wilhelm Sprengtport[11].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Swedish was Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's native language[14].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten worked as a politician[6].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten held the position of Governor-General of Finland[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Georg Magnus Sprengtporten is Q42904309[16].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[17].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten received the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with diamond signs[18].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten received the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem[19].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten received the Knight of the Order of the Sword[20].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten is recorded as male[21].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's family is recorded as Sprengtporten[23].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's Commons category is recorded as Göran Magnus Sprengtporten[24].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[25].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's residence is recorded as Seesta Manor[26].
  • Georg Magnus Sprengtporten was part of the conflict Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Porvoo[2], Georg Magnus Sprengtporten… Recorded date of birth include December 16, 1740[3] and August 16, 1740[9]. His father was Magnus Wilhelm Sprengtport[11]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Georg Magnus Sprengtporten held the position of Governor-General of Finland[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Georg Magnus Sprengtporten is Q42904309[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[17], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with diamond signs[18], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint John of Jerusalem[19], an award[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1798[34]; and Knight of the Order of the Sword[20], a grade of an order[35], in Sweden[36].

Death and Burial

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten died on October 13, 1819[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Georg Magnus Sprengtporten born?

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten was born in Porvoo[2].

Where did Georg Magnus Sprengtporten die?

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's parents?

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten's father was Magnus Wilhelm Sprengtport[11].

What did Georg Magnus Sprengtporten do for work?

Georg Magnus Sprengtporten worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Georg Magnus Sprengtporten receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[17], Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with diamond signs[18], Order of Saint John of Jerusalem[19], and Knight of the Order of the Sword[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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