Historical Events tagged with "fredrikshamn"

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Politics & Government

Sweden Cedes Territory to Russia under Treaty

September 17th, 1809 215 years ago

The Treaty of Fredrikshamn was signed to conclude the Finnish War between Sweden and Russia. As a result, Sweden ceded the territory that would later become Finland to the Russian Empire. This treaty was essential in establishing a new geopolitical landscape in Northern Europe, influencing future relations between these nations. Negotiated in Fredrikshamn, the terms reflected Russia's military victories during the war.

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