Per Gustaf Svinhufvud af Qvalstad

Treasurer of Tavastia province

Per Gustaf Svinhufvud af Qvalstad - Leaders & Politicians born 1804
Born

1804
221 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Finland

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Served as the treasurer of Tavastia province. Managed the financial affairs of the province and played a significant role in local governance. Contributed to the social and economic landscape of the region through his administrative work. Acted as a manor host, overseeing estate management and local community relations. Served as a paternal grandfather to P. E. Svinhufvud, who later became the President of Finland.

Served as treasurer of Tavastia province

Managed local governance

Oversaw estate management as manor host

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