About Johan Albrecht Ehrenström
Lived 1762 – 1847 (aged 84). Johan Albrecht Ehrenström was a Swedish and Finnish politician and architect.
Johan Albrecht Ehrenström (28 August 1762 – 15 April 1847) was a notable Finnish politician and official who is best remembered as the designer of Helsinki city plan.
Biography
Ehrenström was a resident of what would later become Finland, in the eastern parts of the Swedish Kingdom. Following the Swedish defeat in the Finnish War in 1809, the region became a part of the Russian Empire, and the city of Helsinki was promoted to be the new capital of the new Grand Duchy of Finland. Ehrenström was selected to be the chairman of the committee in charge of rebuilding the city of Helsinki after a fire that destroyed many of its old wooden structures in 1808.
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Who was Johan Albrecht Ehrenström?
Finnish politician
When was Johan Albrecht Ehrenström born?
Johan Albrecht Ehrenström was born on 28 August 1762 in Helsinki.
When did Johan Albrecht Ehrenström die?
Johan Albrecht Ehrenström died on 15 April 1847 in Helsinki.
What was Johan Albrecht Ehrenström's occupation?
Johan Albrecht Ehrenström was a politician and architect.
What nationality was Johan Albrecht Ehrenström?
Johan Albrecht Ehrenström was Swedish and Finnish.
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