Finnish nobility
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The Finnish nobility was historically a privileged class in Finland, deriving from its period as part of Sweden and the Russian Empire. Noble families and their descendants are still a part of Finnish
The Diet of Finland in 1863. Grand Duke of Finland, Emperor of Russia Alexander II opened the Diet in Helsinki.
Grand Duchy of Finland arranged a Grand Ball in honour of the Grand Duke of Finland, Emperor of Russia Alexander II in Helsinki in 1863.
The House of Nobility in Helsinki, Finland.
Karl Knutson Bonde leaving Vyborg Castle for the Royal Election in Stockholm, 1448. He was elected as the King of Sweden.
Diet of Porvoo
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The Diet of Porvoo, was the summoned legislative assembly to establish the Grand Duchy of Finland in 1809 and the heir of the powers of the Swedish Riksdag of the Estates. The session of the Diet last
The Porvoo Diet is opened by Alexander I
The throne that Alexander I sat on at the Diet of Porvoo is now on display at the National Museum of Finland.
The sovereign's pledge, printed in Finnish
Nikolai I Sovereign's pledge