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Georg Carl von Döbeln
1820Feb, 16

Georg Carl von Döbeln

Georg Carl von Döbeln, Swedish general (b. 1758)
Georg Carl von Döbeln (29 April 1758 – 16 February 1820) was a Swedish friherre (baron), Lieutenant general and above all known for his efforts on the Swedish side during the Finnish War.

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    Missouri Compromise

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  • 6Mar

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