Donner family

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The Donner family is one of the renowned and wealthy Finland-Swedish families that grew in importance during the times of the Grand Duchy of Finland. Family members have been influential in Finnish politics and culture. [1] [2]

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  1. Wiirilinna, Annikki (7 September 1972). "Donner-suvun valtakausi Kokkolassa". Kokkola. Keskipohjanmaa. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  2. "Donner, Otto (1835 - 1909)". National Biography of Finland. Retrieved 9 May 2020.