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Russo–Swedish War (1788–1790)

1788 CE – 1790 CE · 2 years

Gustav III of Sweden attacked Russia while Catherine the Great was distracted by the Ottoman War. Despite the Anjala conspiracy nearly toppling him, Gustav won the decisive Second Battle of Svensksund — the largest naval battle in Baltic history.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Sweden (Gustav III)
  • Russian Empire (Catherine the Great)

Key moments

Defining events in the Russo–Swedish War (1788–1790).

  1. 1788 Battle of Hogland
  2. 1790 Battle of Svensksund
  3. 1790 Treaty of Värälä

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Events the timeline places between 1788 CE and 1790 CE.

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