General-Field Marshal Count Fredrik Wilhelm Rembert von Berg
Count Friedrich Wilhelm Rembert von Berg, a distinguished Baltic German nobleman, left an enduring legacy in Finland's history as a military leader and statesman. Rising through the ranks of the Imperial Russian Army, von Berg served as Governor-General of Finland from 1854-1861 and led military efforts during the Åland War, a minor theater of the Crimean War. Elevated to the rank of count in the Finnish House of Nobility in 1857, von Berg, along with his adopted sons, became the 11th Finnish comital family, solidifying their status as esteemed members of Finnish society.
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Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Unknown
Year: 1872-1874
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