Historical Events tagged with "pori"
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Politics & Government
Founding of the city of Pori by Duke John
March 8th, 1558 467 years ago
Duke John established the town of Pori on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia, aiming to strengthen Sweden's coastal defenses and enhance trade routes. This new city, called Björneborg in Swedish, was strategically located to facilitate economic activities and bolster military presence in the region.
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