Kristinestad was founded in 1649 by Per Brahe, whose time as Governor-General of Finland (1637–40 and 1648–54) is called the Count's time. Per Brahe founded the town in a suitable place to strengthen trading around the Gulf of Bothnia.
Founded, 1649. Named for · Christina of Sweden. Government. • Town manager, Mila Segervall. Area. (2018-01-01). • Total, 1,678.98 km2 (648.26 sq mi). • Land ...
The first Cittaslow-town in Finland. - A fascinating seaside discovery. Kristinestad was founded by the former general-governor Peter Brahe - after having ...
Count Per Brahe founded the City of Kristiinankaupunki on Koppö Island in 1649. Queen Christina who was at the time the monarch of the then Swedish Finland ...
Kristinestad was founded by Count Peter Brahe – after having noticed the excellent conditions for a port - on the island of Koppö in 1649. Kristinestad has ...
The town of Kristinestad was founded on Koppö Island in 1649. The city grew slowly over the next century and after the town was given staple rights in late ...
Kristiinankaupunki was founded in 1649 by Count Per Brahe to enhance trade in Bothnian Bay. According to the Finnish Heritage Agency, the city centre of ...
Kristinestad (a.k.a. Kristiinankaupunki) is a small, picturesque Nordic town ... Culture and history. Kristinestad takes great pride in its maritime past.
Nov 27, 2023 · History. Kristiinankaupunki is a city in Finland. The city was initially called Koppöstad. On March 1, 1651, Governor General Peter Brahe ...
Nov 8, 2014 · Count Peter Brahe founded Kristinestad on the Koppö island in the year 1649, having noticed its potential for a port. The Swedish Queen ...
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