Historical Events tagged with "frederick charles"
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Politics & Government
Finnish Parliament Proposes Throne to Frederick Charles
October 9th, 1918 106 years ago
The Finnish Parliament offered Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse the throne of a proposed Kingdom of Finland as a constitutional monarchy. This decision stemmed from the desire for a monarchy following Finland's declaration of independence from Russia in 1917. The offer was made amidst the backdrop of World War I, indicating a significant shift in Finland's political landscape. The proposal, however, only garnered limited support and was short-lived.
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