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COMMANDER // 1761–1812

Karl Gustav von Baggovut

lieutenant generalRussian Empire3 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1761 – 1812

17701780179018001810Finnish War · 1808-1809French invasion of Russia · 1812Battle of Lemo — June 19, 1808 · Russian Empire · Finnish WarHelsinki village landing — September 26, 1808 · Russian Empire · Finnish WarBattle of Tarutino — October 18, 1812 · Russian Empire · French invasion of Russia

Active service 1808–1812 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 47.

Profile

Karl Gustav von Baggehufwudt was a Russian lieutenant general who took part both in the Napoleonic Wars and the Finnish War. His family was originally Norwegian, but had moved to Sweden in the 16th century, then to Estonia in the 17th century.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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