Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor
Count Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor (7 December 1744 – 15 May 1814) was a Swedish noble military officer and one of the Lords of the Realm. He is probably best known from his time as field marshal of Finland during the Finnish War and for participating in the coup that dethroned Gustav IV of Sweden.
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Birth name | Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor |
Born | Karlstorp Parish, Småland, Sweden | 7 December 1744
Died | 15 May 1814 69) Stockholm, Sweden | (aged
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Years of service | 1752–1810 |
Rank | Field Marshal |
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Battles/wars | Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790 Finnish War |
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Relations | Christian Frederick Klingspor (father) Anna Magdalena Pauli (mother) |
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