Eino Purje
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Eino Alfred Purje was a middle-distance runner from Finland, who won the bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He also reached the finals of the 5000 m race in 1928 and 1500 m e
Eino Purje c. 1930
Grand Duchy of Finland
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The Grand Duchy of Finland was the predecessor state of modern Finland. It existed from 1809 to 1917 as an autonomous state within the Russian Empire.
The Diet of Porvoo marked the beginning of autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Emperor Alexander I of Russia on the podium.
The Imperial Senate of Finland in the new capital of Finland, Helsinki.
The Imperial Alexander University in Helsinki.
Emperor Nicholas I and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna visited Helsinki in 1833. Carl Ludvig Engel designed the Stone of the Empress in their honour. The monument was unveiled in 1835.