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Finland's Long 19th Century: From Swedish Province to Russian Grand Duchy — Fexingo History

Finland's Long 19th Century: From Swedish Province to Russian Grand Duchy — Fexingo History

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 This episode of The Story of Finland picks up where we left off — with Finland as a thoroughly Swedish province. But in 1809, everything changed. Finland was annexed by Russia and became an autonomous Grand Duchy. Lucas and Luna explore how this unexpected arrangement actually fostered a Finnish national identity. They discuss the pivotal role of the Diet of Porvoo, where Tsar Alexander I promised to uphold Finland's laws and religion. They examine the century-long 'national awakening' led by figures like Johan Vilhelm Snellman, who championed the Finnish language, and Elias Lönnrot, who compiled the Kalevala. They also touch on the delicate balancing act of Finnish leaders who had to navigate between St. Petersburg's expectations and growing nationalist sentiment, setting the stage for the eventual push for independence. Specifics include the 1808–1809 Finnish War, the Porvoo Diet of 1809, the philosopher and statesman J.V. Snellman, the collection of the Kalevala, and the reign of Tsar Nicholas I with its policy of 'official nationalism'.

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