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Häme
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Häme, also known as Tavastia, is a historical province in the south of Finland. It borders Finland Proper, Satakunta, Ostrobothnia, Savo and Uusimaa.
The coat of arms of "Tavastia" on the tomb of Gustav Vasa (1560) is the earliest surviving image of a coat of arms.
The coat of arms of "Tavastia" on the tomb of Gustav Vasa (1560) is the earliest surviving image of a coat of arms.
Second Swedish Crusade
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The Second Swedish Crusade was a military expedition by the Kingdom of Sweden into Tavastia in southern Finland described by Erik's Chronicle. According to the chronicle, the Swedes defeated the pagan
Häme
…hillforts have been unearthed in the Häme region, indicative of its rich historical significance. The prehistoric era of Häme can be said to end with the Second Swedish Crusade in 1239 or 1249, when it became part of Sweden. After the successful campaign into Häme, the Swedes advanced further east until they were stopped by a…
Conquest of Häme by Joseph Alanen (1912)
Conquest of Häme by Joseph Alanen (1912)
A sculpted head in Varnhem Church, identified as the likeness of Birger Jarl, leader of the Crusade
A sculpted head in Varnhem Church, identified as the likeness of Birger Jarl, leader of the Crusade