In 1809, exactly one hundred years later, Russia conquered Finland, effectively dividing Sweden into two.
In 1917 Finland gained its independence from Russia.
July 8, 2009
THE BATTLE OF POLTAVA
In 1709, exactly three hundred years ago today, at the Battle of Poltava, the most famous battle of the Great Northern War, Peter I (Peter the Great) of Russia defeated Charles XII of Sweden and effectively ended Sweden's role as a major European power.
In 1809, exactly one hundred years later, Russia conquered Finland, effectively dividing Sweden into two.
In 1917 Finland gained its independence from Russia.
In 1809, exactly one hundred years later, Russia conquered Finland, effectively dividing Sweden into two.
In 1917 Finland gained its independence from Russia.
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