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COMMANDER // 1757–1815

Carl Johan Adlercreutz

major generalSweden7 battles1 war

Lifespan

1757 – 1815

176017701780179018001810Finnish War · 1808-1809Battle of Alavus — August 17, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Lapua — July 14, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Nykarleby — June 24, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Oravais — September 14, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Revolax — April 27, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Ruona — September 1, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Siikajoki — April 18, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish War

Active service 1808 — 7 battles across 1 war; first command at age 51.

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Carl Johan Adlercreutz was a Swedish general and statesman, born in Borgå (Porvoo), Finland on family estates. Entering the Swedish army aged 13 in the Finnish Light Cavalry Brigade, he was present when Gustav III launched his coup-d’état. He studied military theory in Stockholm.

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Battles (7)

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