Robert Henrik Rehbinder


Count Robert Henrik Rehbinder served as the Secretary of State for the Grand Duchy of Finland between 1811 and 1841. One of the highest officials in the Grand Duchy, he played a significant part in establishing the autonomous role of Finland at the Diet of Porvoo in 1809.

Biography

Born in Paimio, Rehbinder was given the title count in 1826, and in 1834 he was given the title Privy Counsellor. He was also awarded with the second highest Russian honor and given an honorary doctorship in philosophy at the University of Helsinki in 1840, at the 200 year jubilee of the University. He also owned the Viksberg castle in Paimio. He died in Saint Petersburg.
Three streets in Helsinki have been named after him: Stora Robertsgatan in Punavuori, Lilla Robertsgatan in Kaartinkaupunki and Rehbindersvägen in Eira. Furthermore, the current southern part of the Mannerheimintie street was until 1942 named after him. He was portrayed on a stamp in Finland in 1936.