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Anders Edvard Ramsay

1799 – 1877

Finnish civil servant and Russian Army general

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About Anders Edvard Ramsay

Lived 1799 – 1877 (aged 78). Anders Edvard Ramsay was a Russian military personnel.

Anders Edvard Ramsay (23 March 1799 in Kuopio – 12 May 1877 in Helsinki) was a Finnish civil servant serving in the Russian Imperial Army, and served as the General of the Finnish Guards' Rifle Battalion from 1829 to 1838.

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Important facts

Born
23 March 1799, Kuopio
Birth century
18th century
Died
12 May 1877, Helsinki
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Russian Empire
Education
Page Corps
Positions held
Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
Awards
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. Andrew; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class; Knight's Cross of the Virtuti Militari
Also known as
Eduard Andreyevich Ramsay, Eduard Ramsay, Eduard Ramzay, Eduard Andreyevich Ramzay, Andres Edvard Ramsay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anders Edvard Ramsay?

Finnish civil servant and Russian Army general

When was Anders Edvard Ramsay born?

Anders Edvard Ramsay was born on 23 March 1799 in Kuopio.

When did Anders Edvard Ramsay die?

Anders Edvard Ramsay died on 12 May 1877 in Helsinki.

What was Anders Edvard Ramsay's occupation?

Anders Edvard Ramsay was a military personnel.

What nationality was Anders Edvard Ramsay?

Anders Edvard Ramsay was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anders Edvard Ramsay

· Wikidata: Q1990646

· DBpedia: Anders Edvard Ramsay

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