Klingspor was born in a wealthy family where the both parents were aristocrats and highly educated. Even if he was born in the country, at the family's estate, he was brought up in Fort William. He attended private schools and a agricultural university. During his early 20's he engaged in politics on a conservative basis, but was after a while inspired by liberal ideas. This made him less popular at home, especially the relation with his father got a knock. His younger sisters and brothers were inspired by him and a few of them followed him into the poltical party Liberal Alliance. When 29 years old, he was elected into parliament in 3832. This was a success election for the party which was highly celebrated in his social circle.