Robert Henrik Rehbinder

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Portrait of Rehbinder (by Johan Erik Lindh )

Robert Henrik Rehbinder (born July 15, 1777 in Paimio , † March 8, 1841 in Saint Petersburg ) was a Finnish lawyer and politician.

Robert Henrik Rehbinder was State Secretary in the Grand Duchy of Finland from 1811 until his death . In March 1809 he played an important role in the drive for autonomy during the first Finnish Reichstag assembly in Porvoo .

In 1826 Rehbinder was raised to the rank of count. In 1840 the University of Helsinki made him an honorary doctorate in philosophy.

In 1936 Finland honored Rehbinder by issuing a special postage stamp. His autobiography, entitled “Souvenirs de ma vie”, is kept as a manuscript in the Finnish National Archives.

  • Portrait of Rehbinder (by Berndt Godenhjelm)

  • RH Rehbinder Mausoleum in Paimio

  • Finnish special postage stamp 1936

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SURNAME Rehbinder, Robert Henrik
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Finnish lawyer and politician
DATE OF BIRTH July 15, 1777
PLACE OF BIRTH Paimio
DATE OF DEATH March 8, 1841
Place of death St. Petersburg