Seesta Manor
Historic residence · Lahti, Finland
Politicians, royals & nobility
About Georg Magnus Sprengtporten
Count Georg Magnus Sprengtporten was a Finland-Swedish military officer and statesman. He was the younger half-brother of Jacob Magnus Sprengtporten. Following disputes with King Gustav III over military administration, he entered Russian imperial service in 1786 and was appointed the first Governor-General of Finland in 1808. Historically condemned in Sweden as a deserter, he is recognized in Finnish and Russian historiography for his light infantry reforms and his early proposals for an autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland.
From the Wikipedia article “Georg Magnus Sprengtporten”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
