Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt

Swedish general and diplomat (1757-1814)
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Summary

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt is a human[1]. Born in Marttila[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1757[3]. He passed away in Tsarskoye Selo[4]. He died on August 19, 1814[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was born in Marttila[2].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt died in Tsarskoye Selo[4].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was born on March 31, 1757[3].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt died on August 19, 1814[5].
  • Burial took place at Turku[10].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's father was Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt[11].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's mother was Maria Catharina Wennerstedt[12].
  • Among Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's spouses was Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie[13].
  • Among Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's spouses was Yekaterina Menshikova[14].
  • Among Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's spouses was Dorothea von Medem[15].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Alexander Armfelt[16].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Maria Magdalena Catharina Augusta Armfelt[17].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Gustaf Magnus Armfelt[18].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Mauritz Clairfelt[19].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Carl Magnus Vilhelm Armfelt[20].
  • A child of Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was Wilhelmina Armfelt[21].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held citizenship in Sweden[22].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[23].
  • Swedish was Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's native language[24].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[25].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt worked as a politician[8].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of ambassador of Sweden[26].
  • Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt held the position of regiment commander[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's place of birth was Marttila[2]. He was born on March 31, 1757[3]. His father was Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt[11]. His mother was Maria Catharina Wennerstedt[12]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[25]. Swedish was his native language[24].

Education

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was employed by Gustavianska operan[29]. Positions held include ambassador of Sweden[26]; regiment commander[27], a military position[30], in Sweden[31]; Over-Governor of Stockholm[32], a county governor of Sweden[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1634[35]; seat 17 of the Swedish Academy[36]; seat 14 of the Swedish Academy[37]; and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[39], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of St. Andrew[42], an order[43], in Russian Empire[44], founded in 1698[45]; Order of the Elephant[46], an order of chivalry[47], in Denmark[48], founded in 1693[49]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[50]; Knight of the Seraphim[51]; and Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie[13], a lady-in-waiting[53], 1761–1832[54], of Sweden[55], awarded the Dame of the Order of Saint Catherine[56]; Yekaterina Menshikova[14], 1764–1832[57]; and Dorothea von Medem[15], a salonnière[58], 1761–1821[59], of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg[60]. Children include Alexander Armfelt[16], a politician[61], 1794–1876[62], of Grand Duchy of Finland[63], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[64]; Maria Magdalena Catharina Augusta Armfelt[17], 1786–1845[65]; Gustaf Magnus Armfelt[18], a military officer[66], 1793–1856[67], of Russian Empire[68], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[69]; Mauritz Clairfelt[19], a military personnel[70], 1780–1841[71], of Sweden[72], awarded the For valour in combat[73]; Carl Magnus Vilhelm Armfelt[20], 1797–1878[74], of Russian Empire[75]; and Wilhelmina Armfelt[21].

Death and Burial

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt died on August 19, 1814[5]. He passed away in Tsarskoye Selo[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[76]. Burial took place at Turku[10].

Why It Matters

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt born?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's place of birth was Marttila[2].

Where did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt die?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt passed away in Tsarskoye Selo[4].

Who were Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's parents?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's father was Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt[11]. Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's mother was Maria Catharina Wennerstedt[12].

Who was Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt married to?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt's spouses include Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie[13], Yekaterina Menshikova[14], and Dorothea von Medem[15].

What did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt do for work?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt worked as diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt go to school?

Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[28].

What awards did Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[39], Order of St. Andrew[42], Order of the Elephant[46], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword[50].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [77] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [78] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, Yekaterina Menshikova, Dorothea von Medem
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 9d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, Yekaterina Menshikova, Dorothea von Medem
    Claims rich → —
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  3. 11d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'be', 'br', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'ja',
    Sitelink count → 23
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  4. 4w ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Gustaf, Mauritz
    Child → Alexander Armfelt, Maria Magdalena Catharina Augusta Armfelt, Gustaf Magnus Armfelt +4
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  5. 13w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pug authority id → 50791
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  6. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 116341254
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  7. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 35342
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  8. 15w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event → pardon, Treaty of Värälä, assassination of Gustav III of Sweden
    Digitaltmuseum id → 0210316707035
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  9. 15w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → Jakob Tengström, Gustaf Adolf Reuterholm, Johan Albrecht Ehrenström +2
    Significant event → pardon, Treaty of Värälä, assassination of Gustav III of Sweden
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  10. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → Jakob Tengström, Gustaf Adolf Reuterholm, Johan Albrecht Ehrenström +2
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  11. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Tsarskoye Selo
    Participated in conflict → Dano-Swedish War of 1808-1809, Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790, Franco-Swedish War +2
    Described by source → Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978) +3
    Family name → Armfelt
    + 40 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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