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.
Background
In the treaty of Tilsit in 1807 Napoleon and the Russian tzar Alexander I decided that Russia should force Sweden to join the Continental System.
Related Topics:
Treaty of Tilsit - 1807 - Napoleon - Alexander I - Continental System
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Background |
| ► | The war |
| ► | Battles |
| ► | Major commanders |
| ► | Aftermath |
| ► | See also |
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