- Chronology of battles and events of the Finnish War
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This is a chronology of battles and events of the Finnish War (1808-1809). The dates are according to the Gregorian (Western European) calendar. Russian sources might refer to Julian calendar dates.
Date Event Location Coordinates February 21, 1808 (c. 5:00 a.m) Russian army crosses the border to Finland Kymi river, border river, near Hamina. ? March/April, 1808 Russian army Kuopio, Tampere, Jakobstad ? March/April, 1808 Russian navy Gotland, Åland Islands ? March 18, 1808 The Russian army conquers the Fortress of Svartholm Loviisa ? March 21, 1808 The Russian army conquers the Hanko Peninsula ? March 22, 1808 The Russian army conquers Turku ? April 6, 1808 Cronstedt, who is the commander of the Fortress of Suomenlinna, negotiates with the Russian army ? April 16, 1808 Battle of Pyhäjoki Pyhäjoki ? April 18, 1808 Battle of Siikajoki ? April 27, 1808 Battle of Revolax ? May 2, 1808 Battle of Pulkkila ? May 3, 1808 Siege of Sveaborg Suomenlinna at Helsinki ? May 9, 1808 Battle of Kumlinge ? June 19-20 , 1808 Battle of Lemo ? June, 1808 Alexander I calls for elections and invites Finnish representatives to gather in Saint Petersburg. The deputies are led by Carl Erik Mannerheim. ? June 24, 1808 Battle of Nykarleby Nykarleby ? June 25, 1808 Battle of Vaasa Vaasa ? June 30, 1808 Battle of Rimito Kramp ? July 11, 1808 Battle of Kokonsaari ? July 14, 1808 Battle of Lapua ? August 2-3 , 1808 Battle of Sandöström ? August 10, 1808 Battle of Kauhajoki ? August 17, 1808 Battle of Alavus ? August 21, 1808 Battle of Karstula Karstula ? August 28, 1808 Battle of Lappfjärd ? August 30, 1808 Battle of Grönvikssund ? September 1, 1808 Battle of Ruona ? Battle of Ruona and Salmi ? September 2, 1808 Battle of Salmi (same as above?) ? September 6, 1808 Battle of Ömossa Ömossa ? September 13, 1808 Battle of Jutas Nykarleby ? September 14, 1808 Battle of Oravais Oravais ? September 18, 1808 Battle of Palva Sund ? September 29, 1808 Truce of Lohteå ? October 27, 1808 Battle of Koljonvirta ? November 10, 1808 The Moonlight Raid ? November 19, 1808 Convention of Olkijoki: the Finnish army retreats north of the Kemi River ? March 21, 1809 Convention of Åland ? March 25, 1809 Convention of Seivis/Kalix, after Russian navy raids in Gulf of Bothnia ? March 25-July 19, 1809 Diet of Porvoo ? May 15, 1809 Encounter at Skellefteå ? July 5-6 , 1809 Battle of Hörnefors ? August 19, 1809 Battle of Sävar ? August 20, 1809 Battle of Ratan ? August 25, 1809 Battle of Piteå Piteå ? September 2, 1809 Truce of Frostkåge gästgivargård ? September 17, 1809 Treaty of Fredrikshamn ? Categories:
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