Finland's language strife
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Finland's language strife was a major conflict in mid-19th century Finland. Both the Swedish and Finnish languages were commonly used in Finland at the time, associated with descendants of Swedish col
A set of graves in Tampere, showing the Swedish surname 'Kyander' as well as the Fennicized 'Kiianmies'
Demonstration for the position of Finnish language in the University at the statue of J. V. Snellman in Helsinki in 1935.
The Swedish-speaking population of Finland, also referred to as Swedish-speaking Finns or Finland Swedes, is a linguistic minority in Finland. Its members maintain a strong identity and are seen eithe
Finland's language strife
…use in the country. A significant contribution to the Finnish national awakening from the mid-19th century onward came from the members of the mostly Swedish-speaking upper classes deliberately choosing to promote Finnish culture and language. Snellman was himself an ethnic Swede and was later ennobled. These Finnish…
The number of Swedish speakers in Finland 1880–2009 by province. The population in Vaasa province declined in the early-20th century due to emigration to North America; and again in the 1960s due to emigration to Sweden.
Finnish-Swedish Crayfish party
Envelope stamp (not postage) issued by the Swedish People's party in 1922.
Finnish 17th century nobleman Gustaf Horn