Finnish War

February 21, 1808 – September 17, 1809 · Finland

Result Russian victory

Russia invaded Finland, then part of Sweden, and defeated the Swedish army. Under the Treaty of Fredrikshamn Sweden gave Finland to Russia, which made it an autonomous Grand Duchy.

Russian Empire

Sweden

Strength and losses

Strength
55,000
Casualties
10,000
Strength
36,000
Casualties
7,000

Battles 17

Before and after

Ended by
Treaty of Fredrikshamn September 17, 1809

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