Episode 2 of 2
Enactment of 1901 Conscription Law
- When
- June 1901
- Where
- Grand Duchy of Finland
The 1901 conscription law was the only law directly enacted under the February Manifesto, dissolving the Finnish military and imposing Russian conscription.
In June 1901, Nicholas II enacted a new conscription law as an imperial manifesto. This law disbanded the Finnish armed forces, except for specific units, and forced Finnish people to undergo conscription in the Russian military.
Sources
- February Manifesto Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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