Historical Events tagged with "finnish parliament"
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Politics & Government
Friedrich Karl von Hessen Rejects Finnish Throne
December 14th, 1918 106 years ago
Friedrich Karl von Hessen, a German prince, was elected by the Parliament of Finland to become King Väinö I following Finland's declaration of independence from Russia. However, due to political changes and pressures from various factions, Friedrich Karl renounced the Finnish throne. His decision marked a pivotal moment for Finland as the nation navigated its identity and governance after the aftermath of World War I.
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