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Land of a Thousand Lakes
Finland's Transition to a Republic
Red Guards Rebellion Suppressed by General Mannerheim
Declaration of Finnish Independence from Russia
Landmark Parliament Act grants women the right to vote and run for office in Europe.
Official language changes to Russian in parts of Finland due to Russian occupation.
Russian Tsar initiates policy of Russification in Finland
The Dissenter Law of 1889 was passed.
Passing of the Ecclesiastical Law of 1869
Finnish Official Language Designation
Introduction of the Finnish Markka currency.
Publication of the Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot
Great Fire of Turku prompts capital relocation to Helsinki
Establishment of House of Bernadotte
Treaty of Fredrikshamn: Finland ceded to Russia.
The Finland's Act Establishes Autonomy
Russian invasion of Sweden backed by Napoleon
Enactment of Act of Union and Security amplifies monarchy's authority.
Gustav III's war with Russia began for territorial expansion and political influence.
Coup d'etat initiated by Gustav III.
Conclusion of the Great Northern War
Treaty of Nystad Signing.
The onset of the Great Wrath, with Russian attacks devastating Finnish territories.
Great Northern War Begins
Devastating Famine: 1695
Treaty of Cardis signed with Russian Empire.
Second Northern War: The war began.
The University of Turku Inaugurated
Treaty of Stolbovo: Cession of Finnish Territory to Russia
Ingrian War: The war began.
Treaty of Teusina: Ending Ingrian War
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