Gustaf Adolf Montgomery
Finnish soldier, civil servant and writer
About Gustaf Adolf Montgomery
Lived 1791 – 1861 (aged 70). Gustaf Adolf Montgomery was a Swedish writer, military personnel, historian and civil servant.
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery (1790–1861) was a Finnish colonel. Born in Finland before the separation of the Grand Duchy of Finland from Sweden, he was old enough to take part in the Finnish War (1808–09) on the losing Swedish/Finnish side. He served as an adjutant in the army of general Carl Johan Adlercreutz.
In 1848 he published a book, Historia öfver kriget emellan Sverige och Ryssland 1808 och 1809, critical of the Swedish leadership and praising the Russians. This book was the basis of The Tales of Ensign Stål by Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
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Who was Gustaf Adolf Montgomery?
Finnish soldier, civil servant and writer
When was Gustaf Adolf Montgomery born?
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery was born on 24 May 1791 in Kemi.
When did Gustaf Adolf Montgomery die?
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery died on 26 May 1861 in Finnish church parish.
What was Gustaf Adolf Montgomery's occupation?
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery was a writer, military personnel, historian and civil servant.
What nationality was Gustaf Adolf Montgomery?
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery was Swedish.
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