Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt
Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt | |
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Armfelt standing next to the bust of Alexander I by Johan Erik Lindh, 1845 copy | |
| Born | 31 March 1757 Tarvasjoki, Sweden |
| Died | 19 August 1814 (aged 57) Tsarskoye Selo, Russian Empire |
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| Years of service | 1780–1810 |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Unit | Life Guards |
| Commands | Nyland Infantry Regiment |
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| Children | 8 |
Count Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt (Russian: Густав-Маврикий Максимович Армфельт, romanized: Gustav-Mavrikiy Maksimovich Armfel't; 31 March 1757 – 19 August 1814) was a Finnish-Swedish count, baron, courtier, general and diplomat who was later in Russian service.
In Finland, he is considered one of the greatest Finnish statesmen. His advice to Alexander I of Russia was of utmost importance for securing the autonomy of the Grand Duchy of Finland.