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1919

17-Jul-1919

Finland's Transition to a Republic

1918

27-Jan-1918

Red Guards Rebellion Suppressed by General Mannerheim

Red Guards Rebellion Suppressed by General Mannerheim

1917

06-Dec-1917

Declaration of Finnish Independence from Russia

Declaration of Finnish Independence from Russia

1906

29-May-1906

Landmark Parliament Act grants women the right to vote and run for office in Europe.

1900

02-Jun-1900

Official language changes to Russian in parts of Finland due to Russian occupation.

1899

1899

Russian Tsar initiates policy of Russification in Finland

Russian Tsar initiates policy of Russification in Finland

1889

1889

The Dissenter Law of 1889 was passed.

1869

26-Jul-1869

Passing of the Ecclesiastical Law of 1869

1863

1863

Finnish Official Language Designation

1860

1860

Introduction of the Finnish Markka currency.

Introduction of the Finnish Markka currency.

1835

1835

Publication of the Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot

Publication of the Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot

1827

04-Sep-1827

Great Fire of Turku prompts capital relocation to Helsinki

Great Fire of Turku prompts capital relocation to Helsinki

1818

1818

Establishment of House of Bernadotte

Establishment of House of Bernadotte

1809

17-Sep-1809

Treaty of Fredrikshamn: Finland ceded to Russia.

Treaty of Fredrikshamn: Finland ceded to Russia.

15-Mar-1809

The Finland's Act Establishes Autonomy

1808

21-Feb-1808

Russian invasion of Sweden backed by Napoleon

Russian invasion of Sweden backed by Napoleon

1789

1789

Enactment of Act of Union and Security amplifies monarchy's authority.

1788

21-Jun-1788

Gustav III's war with Russia began for territorial expansion and political influence.

Gustav III's war with Russia began for territorial expansion and political influence.

1722

19-Aug-1722

Coup d'etat initiated by Gustav III.

Coup d'etat initiated by Gustav III.

1721

10-Sep-1721

Conclusion of the Great Northern War

Conclusion of the Great Northern War

30-Aug-1721

Treaty of Nystad Signing.

Treaty of Nystad Signing.

1714

1714

The onset of the Great Wrath, with Russian attacks devastating Finnish territories.

1700

22-Feb-1700

Great Northern War Begins

Great Northern War Begins

1695

1695

Devastating Famine: 1695

1661

21-Jun-1661

Treaty of Cardis signed with Russian Empire.

1655

Jun-1655

Second Northern War: The war began.

Second Northern War: The war began.

1640

29-Dec-1640

The University of Turku Inaugurated

The University of Turku Inaugurated

1617

27-Feb-1617

Treaty of Stolbovo: Cession of Finnish Territory to Russia

Treaty of Stolbovo: Cession of Finnish Territory to Russia

1610

1610

Ingrian War: The war began.

Ingrian War: The war began.

1595

18-May-1595

Treaty of Teusina: Ending Ingrian War