Aurora Karamzina

1808–1902 (age 94)

Biography

Aurora Karamzina (1808-1902) was a lady-in-waiting who used her position to support charitable causes, translating literature and championing hospitals and education for the most vulnerable.

Her diaries and initiatives reflected a compassionate spirit, and she remains esteemed for the hope she brought to Helsinki society; she rests at Hietaniemi Cemetery.