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Emperor Alexander II Visits Helsinki in 1863

Emperor Alexander II Visits Helsinki in 1863

Helsinki welcomes Emperor Alexander II of Russia on July 28, 1863. At the time, Finland was a Grand Duchy of Russia and Alexander II was the Grand Duke of Finland. Finland gained its independence in 1917.

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Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Unknown
Year: 1863

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Old Student House, Helsinki

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