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Finland under Swedish rule. In Swedish and Finnish history, Finland under Swedish rule is the historical period when the bulk of the area that later came to constitute Finland was an integral part of Sweden. The starting point of Swedish rule is uncertain and controversial.
- History of Finland
It was the Swedish regent, Birger Jarl, who allegedly...
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Pages in category "Finland under Swedish rule". The...
- History of Finland
It existed between 1809 and 1917 as an autonomous state ruled by the Russian Empire. [1] Originating in the 16th century as a titular grand duchy held by the King of Sweden, the country became autonomous after its annexation by Russia in the Finnish War of 1808–1809.
Political history of Finland. This article deals with the political history of Finland from prehistoric times, through the Swedish rule (c.1200-1808), to the Russian rule ( Grand Duchy of Finland, 1809-1917) and the time of independent Finland (1917-).
In Swedish and Finnish history, Finland under Swedish rule is the historical period when the bulk of the area that later came to constitute Finland was an integral part of Sweden. The starting point of Swedish rule is uncertain and controversial.
There were several secular powers who aimed to bring Finland under their rule but the Swedish regent Birger Jarl established Swedish rule in Finland through the Second Swedish Crusade, which is most often dated at 1249.
