Finnish War

The Finnish War was fought between Sweden and Russia from February 1808 to September 1809. As a result of the war, the eastern third of Sweden was established as the semi-autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland, according to the Finns in personal union with Imperial Russia. Another notable effect was the Swedish parliament's adoption of a new constitution and a new royal house, that of Bernadotte.

Aftermath

The Finnish war was finished with the treaty of Fredrikshamn on September 17, 1809. The Grand Duchy of Finland came to retain the Gustavian constitution of 1772 with only slight modifications until 1919. In Sweden, the king was dethroned and the constitution was rewritten immediately after the lost war.

Related Topics:
Treaty of Fredrikshamn - September 17 - 1809 - Grand Duchy of Finland - Gustavian - Constitution of 1772 - 1919

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