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6128.01.14 
 Göta Canal adjacent to the grave of Baron Baltzar von Platen (1766 - 1829) just visible on right, Motala, Östergotland, Sweden.
Von Platen was the driving force behind the construction of the Göta Canal. He employed Thomas Telford in 1808 to survey the route, which he did in just three weeks. 
 Keywords: Sweden Baron Baltzar von Platen Gota Canal
Swedish Göta Motala grave dynamic figure planner Ostergotland Östergotland quiet peaceful tranquil still water transport lgpl
Thomas Telford
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Photographer: Leslie Garland
Collection: Sweden
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Upload Date: 2011-11-12 13:14:48
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Caption:

Göta Canal adjacent to the grave of Baron Baltzar von

Platen (1766 - 1829) just visible on right, Motala, Östergotland, Sweden.
Von Platen was the driving force behind the construction of the Göta Canal. He employed Thomas Telford in 1808 to survey the route, which he did in just three weeks.
Keywords: Sweden Baron Baltzar von Platen Gota Canal Swedish Göta Motala grave dynamic figure planner Ostergotland Östergotland quiet peaceful tranquil still water transport lgpl Thomas Telford