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Finland

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Land of a Thousand Lakes
Count John of Finland: Sweden's New King and the Vasa Dynasty
King Gustav I establishes Helsinki.
The Kalmar Union was established.
Conflict: Eric of Pomerania battles pro-Albertine Tavastians at Hämeenlinna
Failure of Magnus IV's crusade against Orthodox people
Border Treaty: Novgorod-Sweden Treaty at Nöteborg
The Third Swedish Crusade in Finland ended in defeat for the Swedes.
Turku Castle: Largest Medieval Building in Finland
Oldest Turku Cathedral Construction
The Second Swedish Crusade in Finland
Turku Friary: Birth of Dominican Order.
Pope urges action against pagans in Finland
Coronation of Erik Knutsson: Finnish Territories as Swedish Realm
History of Catholic Church in Finland
King Eric IX's Crusade into Finland.
Establishment of Diocese by Bishop Henry of Uppsala
Crusade led by Henry, Bishop of Uppsala
Battle of Herdaler: Swedish vs. Russian forces clash in decisive conflict.
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