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COMMANDER // 1744–1814

Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor

fältmarskalkSweden3 battles1 war

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1744 – 1814

1750176017701780179018001810Finnish War · 1808-1809Battle of Oravais — September 14, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Pyhäjoki — April 16, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish WarBattle of Ruona — September 1, 1808 · Sweden · Finnish War

Active service 1808 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 64.

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Count Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor was a Swedish army 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, where his command of the Swedish army contributed to the Swedish loss. He is also known for participating in the coup of 1809 that dethroned Gustav IV of Sweden.

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Battles (3)

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