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The Rise of Finnish National Identity During Russian Rule (1809-1917)
During the 19th century, Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, a…
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The Finnish Famine of 1866-1868: Causes, Effects, and Reforms
The Finnish Famine of 1866-1868, known as Suuret nälkävuodet (the Great Hunger Years), was one…
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Finnish National Awakening: Elias Lönnrot and the Kalevala (1835)
The Finnish National Awakening in the 19th century marked a period of cultural and national…
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The ‘Greater Wrath’ (1713-1721): Russian Occupation and Finnish Resistance
The “Greater Wrath” (Isoviha) refers to the period of Russian occupation in Finland from 1713…
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The Great Northern War (1700-1721) and Its Impact on Finnish Territory
The Great Northern War (1700-1721) was a major conflict that reshaped the power dynamics of…
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Gustav Vasa’s Reforms in Finland and Their Long-lasting Effects
Gustav Vasa, the King of Sweden from 1523 to 1560, is remembered as a transformative…
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The Founding of Turku: Finland’s First City and Medieval Center
Turku, located on the southwest coast of Finland, holds the distinction of being the country’s…
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The Swedish-Russian Wars and Finland’s Role as a Battleground
Throughout history, Finland found itself on the front lines of conflicts between two powerful neighbors—Sweden…
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The Establishment of Christianity in Finland and Its Impact on Society
The introduction of Christianity to Finland brought significant changes to Finnish society, shaping the country’s…
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The Swedish Rule (1150-1809): Key Events and Influence on Finnish Society
From 1150 to 1809, Finland was under Swedish rule, a period that shaped Finland’s social,…