Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt

Swedish general and diplomat (1757-1814)
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Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt

Summary

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt is a human[1]. Born in Marttila[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1757[3]. He passed away in Tsarskoye Selo[4]. He died on August 19, 1814[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was born in Marttila[2].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt died in Tsarskoye Selo[4].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was born on March 31, 1757[3].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt died on August 19, 1814[5].
  • Burial took place at Turku[10].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's father was Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt[11].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's mother was Maria Catharina Wennerstedt[12].
  • Among Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's spouses was Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie[13].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Alexander Armfelt[14].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Maria Magdalena Catharina Augusta Armfelt[15].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Gustaf Magnus Armfelt[16].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Mauritz Clairfelt[17].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Carl Magnus Vilhelm Armfelt[18].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Wilhelmina Armfelt[19].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held citizenship in Sweden[20].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[21].
  • Swedish was Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's native language[22].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's professions included politician[8].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of ambassador of Sweden[23].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of regiment commander[24].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of Over-Governor of Stockholm[25].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of seat 17 of the Swedish Academy[26].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of seat 14 of the Swedish Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's place of birth was Marttila[2]. He was born on March 31, 1757[3]. His father was Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt[11]. His mother was Maria Catharina Wennerstedt[12]. Swedish was his native language[22].

Education

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Among Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's employers was Gustavianska operan[29]. Positions held include ambassador of Sweden[23]; regiment commander[24], a military position[30], in Sweden[31]; Over-Governor of Stockholm[25], a county governor of Sweden[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1634[34]; seat 17 of the Swedish Academy[26]; seat 14 of the Swedish Academy[27]; and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[36], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of St. Andrew[39], an order[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1698[42]; Order of the Elephant[43], an order of chivalry[44], in Denmark[45], founded in 1693[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[47], a grade of an order[48], in Sweden[49], founded in 1788[50]; Knight of the Seraphim[51], a grade of an order[52], in Sweden[53]; and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[54].

Personal Life

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was married to Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie[13]. Children include Alexander Armfelt[14], a politician[55], 1794–1876[56], of Grand Duchy of Finland[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[58]; Maria Magdalena Catharina Augusta Armfelt[15], 1786–1845[59]; Gustaf Magnus Armfelt[16], a military officer[60], 1793–1856[61], of Russian Empire[62], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[63]; Mauritz Clairfelt[17], a military personnel[64], 1780–1841[65], of Sweden[66], awarded the For valour in combat[67]; Carl Magnus Vilhelm Armfelt[18], 1797–1878[68], of Russian Empire[69]; and Wilhelmina Armfelt[19].

Death and Burial

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt died on August 19, 1814[5]. He passed away in Tsarskoye Selo[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[70]. Burial took place at Turku[10].

Why It Matters

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt born?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's place of birth was Marttila[2].

Where did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt die?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt passed away in Tsarskoye Selo[4].

Who were Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's parents?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's father was Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt[11]. Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's mother was Maria Catharina Wennerstedt[12].

Who was Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt married to?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's spouses include Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie[13].

What did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt do for work?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt worked as diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt go to school?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[28].

What awards did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[36], Order of St. Andrew[39], Order of the Elephant[43], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[47].

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    Place of death Tsarskoye Selo
    Participated in conflict Dano-Swedish War of 1808-1809, Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790, Franco-Swedish War +2
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978) +3
    Family name Armfelt
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