Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1809 in Sweden

Explore 5 historical events and records for Sweden in 1809.

Historical records for Sweden in 1809

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Abdication

Gustav IV · Stockholm · House / House of Holstein

Forced to abdicate by the military

Duchy of Finland

Gustav IV · House / House of Holstein

The Grand Duchy of Finland was created out of the eastern half of Sweden

Rule of Finland

Gustav IV · House / House of Holstein

The Grand Duchy of Finland was created out of the eastern half of Sweden

Succession

Charles XIII · Stockholm · House / House of Holstein

Succeeds as King of Sweden

Succession

Charles XIII · Stockholm · House / House of Holstein

Succeeds as King of Sweden, elected joint King of Norway & Sweden

How these records were prepared

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