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Eric IX's Finnish Crusade

Type Event Region Sweden Time 1157

In 1157 Swedish King Eric IX led an expedition against Finland, campaigning against the Tavastians and promoting Christianization.…

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  1. 1157Sweden · SwedenEric IX gathered his forces in Sweden, preparing a cross-sea expedition under the pretext of punishing Finnish pagans and spreading Christianity.
  2. 1157Häme · FinlandSwedish forces landed on the eastern coast of Finland and pushed inland, defeating Tavastian tribal warriors and compelling local chieftains to accept baptism and vassalage.

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