Jacob Magnus Sprengtporten's revolt

Jacob Magnus Sprengtporten's revolt was an armed rebellion that took place in Finland in 1772, it was commanded by Jacob Magnus Sprengtporten who aimed to secure it for Gustav III's coup d'état.

Magnus Sprengtporten's revolt
Part of Revolution of 1772

Magnus Sprengtporten, the leader of the uprising.
Date1772
Location
Finland, Helsinki, Sveaborg, Borgå
Result Revolution successful
Territorial
changes
Helsinki, Borgå, and Sveaborg captured by the rebels
Belligerents
Supporters of Gustav III Opposition to Gustav III
Commanders and leaders
Jacob Magnus Sprengtporten
Göran Magnus
Carl Björnberg  (POW)
Christian Reuterholm  (POW)
Strength
Unknown Unknown
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