Historical Events tagged with "kajaani"
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Politics & Government
Founding of Kajaani by Count Per Brahe
March 6th, 1651 374 years ago
Count Per Brahe, the Governor-General of Finland, established the town of Kajaani, originally known as Cajanaburg. This settlement was situated in the Finnish region of Kainuu, strategically located by the shoreline of Lake Kajaani. The founding of Kajaani aimed to strengthen Swedish control in the area and to promote trade, thereby fostering economic development in the region. The town was envisioned to support military needs and served as a center for commerce and governance.
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