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Transfer of the Imperial Academy to Helsinki
- When
- 1827
- Where
- Turku
Following the fire, the Imperial Academy of Turku was transferred to Helsinki, consolidating Helsinki's position as the new capital.
As a result of the fire, the Imperial Academy of Turku, founded in 1640, was transferred to Helsinki. This move, along with the relocation of remaining government offices, consolidated Helsinki's position as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland.
Sources
- Great Fire of Turku Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-09
- Turku Wikipedia
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