Finland
Land of a Thousand Lakes
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17-Jul-1919
Finland's Transition to a Republic
27-Jan-1918
Red Guards Rebellion Suppressed by General Mannerheim
06-Dec-1917
Declaration of Finnish Independence from Russia
29-May-1906
Landmark Parliament Act grants women the right to vote and run for office in Europe.
02-Jun-1900
Official language changes to Russian in parts of Finland due to Russian occupation.
1899
Russian Tsar initiates policy of Russification in Finland
1889
The Dissenter Law of 1889 was passed.
26-Jul-1869
Passing of the Ecclesiastical Law of 1869
1863
Finnish Official Language Designation
1860
Introduction of the Finnish Markka currency.
1835
Publication of the Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot
04-Sep-1827
Great Fire of Turku prompts capital relocation to Helsinki
1818
Establishment of House of Bernadotte
17-Sep-1809
Treaty of Fredrikshamn: Finland ceded to Russia.
15-Mar-1809
The Finland's Act Establishes Autonomy
21-Feb-1808
Russian invasion of Sweden backed by Napoleon
1789
Enactment of Act of Union and Security amplifies monarchy's authority.
21-Jun-1788
Gustav III's war with Russia began for territorial expansion and political influence.
19-Aug-1722
Coup d'etat initiated by Gustav III.
10-Sep-1721
Conclusion of the Great Northern War
30-Aug-1721
Treaty of Nystad Signing.
1714
The onset of the Great Wrath, with Russian attacks devastating Finnish territories.
22-Feb-1700
Great Northern War Begins
1695
Devastating Famine: 1695
21-Jun-1661
Treaty of Cardis signed with Russian Empire.
Jun-1655
Second Northern War: The war began.
29-Dec-1640
The University of Turku Inaugurated
27-Feb-1617
Treaty of Stolbovo: Cession of Finnish Territory to Russia
1610
Ingrian War: The war began.
18-May-1595
Treaty of Teusina: Ending Ingrian War
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