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Battle of Grönvikssund 1808

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date30 August 1808Wikidata
Year1808Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationFinlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictFinnish WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsRussian Empire, SwedenWikidata P710
Coordinates60.5000, 21.4180Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Grönvikssund was fought between Sweden and Russia during the Finnish War 1808–09.

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Location

60.5000, 21.4180 · Finland

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