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Raahe was founded
Governor General Per Brahe founded Raahe in 1649 on the west coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. It was originally a Swedish speaking community. -
Sovelius House
The oldest surviving dwelling house after the Great Fire of 1810 was built by Matts Sovelius and passed down to generations of his family. -
Staple Port Rights
Sailors could sell their goods and store them for a certain amount of days - they were then allowed to take the goods with them when they left. -
King Gustav Adolf IV
The King of Sweden visits Raahe -
Czar Alexander First Visit to Raahe
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Czar Alexander I Visits Raahe again
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The Old Gentleman
The oldest known living diving suit was donated by Captain Leufstadius to the Museo which was founded in 1862. -
Finnish Declaration of Independence
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WWII
Started in 1939 to 1945. Finland fought against Russian and German invaders.
