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78 Moments
1569
1550
King Gustav I establishes Helsinki.
1397
1362
Conflict: Eric of Pomerania battles pro-Albertine Tavastians at Hämeenlinna
1348
Failure of Magnus IV's crusade against Orthodox people
1326
1293
The Third Swedish Crusade in Finland ended in defeat for the Swedes.
1280
Turku Castle: Largest Medieval Building in Finland
1250
Oldest Turku Cathedral Construction
1249
The Second Swedish Crusade in Finland
Turku Friary: Birth of Dominican Order.
1210
Coronation of Erik Knutsson: Finnish Territories as Swedish Realm
1157
History of Catholic Church in Finland
King Eric IX's Crusade into Finland.
1155
Crusade led by Henry, Bishop of Uppsala
Establishment of Diocese by Bishop Henry of Uppsala
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