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Founding of Joensuu
- When
- 1848
- Where
- North Karelia
Joensuu was founded in 1848 by Russian Emperor Nicholas I during the Grand Duchy of Finland period, establishing it as the capital of North Karelia.
The city was established in 1848 under the authority of Nicholas I. It subsequently developed as the regional centre and capital of North Karelia. The exact date within 1848 is not specified in the sources, though the year is confirmed.
Sources
- Joensuu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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