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Battle of Öland (1789) 1789

Battle of Öland (1789): Sjöstrid - Sjöhistoriska museet - O 03949
Image: Johan Petter Cumelin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date26 July 1789Wikidata
Year1789Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
Nearest landmassAt sea (nearest continent: Europe)Natural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictRusso-Swedish War of 1788–1790Wikidata P361
Coordinates56.1484, 16.4458Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Öland was a naval battle that took place on 26 July 1789 during the Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790).

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Location

56.1484, 16.4458 · At sea

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